”Is it not from the Lord of Armies that the peoples labor only to fuel the fire and countries exhaust themselves for nothing? For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord’s glory, as the water covers the sea.“
Habakkuk 2:13-14 CSB
This prophecy is reminding people that no matter what we are doing if we have the wrong motives, it will lead to nothing. All of our time and energy will be wasted and the work we were intending to be good actually caused harm.
In the New Testament God tells us that His Word is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of our hearts, and I believe this is the same message: our motives matter!
God purify my motives, help me to lay down before you all of my thinking and motivations! May I stand before You in integrity and honesty as I make decisions and live my life for You! When I don’t see my underlying motives, remove my blinders so that I can see clearly to honor You!
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