Motives

Everyone in life has motives to why they do and say things. In my life I try to check myself daily on why I do and say certain things. There have been numerous occassions over the past years where I wanted to pick up the phone or write an email telling someone what I really thought about their actions and heartache they have caused. However, when I sat and thought about the reasoning behind it, I knew it was not right and my motives were not pure. As I have said before, I am not miss perfect nor do I claim to be. I have done and said many of things in my life that I completely regret and hope to keep those closet doors closed forever. I truly feel the more I want to do what is right through the eyes of our Lord the harder my walk becomes. What I find extremely amusing is the fact that other people love to tell others why someone is doing something- Like they really know! I am learning not to share with people about what I am doing in my life as there is always a critic. I could go on my soapbox for hours regarding this topic but I will spare you. No wait! One more thing- when we sit at the judgment seat of heaven we will be questioned about our motives. If you think of the latter that will keep you in check.