"What's Your Motives"

Motivations from the Heart of Paula Williams-Gaillard


"Do nothing from factional motives [through contentiousness, strife, selfishness, or for unworthy ends] or prompted by conceit and empty arrogance. Instead, in the true spirit of humility (lowliness of mind) let each regard the others as better than and superior to himself [thinking more highly of one another than you do of yourselves." Philippians 2:3 (Amplified)

How many know that when it comes to money and egos..some people will trip in a heartbeat.....including family!!!

Another Warrior shared what she thought was a Prayer request, however, before we hung up the phone, Holy Spirit had already revealed to both of us that it was her experience....her Testimony (good or bad)....that needed to be shared with The Body of Christ!

Background: Sis. "X" was approached by her sister to start a business adventure between the two of them. Sis. "X" agreed and so they opened their business together. It was agreed upon and understood by both of them, that because Sis. "X" had a full-time job they were equal partners, and Sis. "X" would contribute before and after her work hours. Sis. "X" also was responsible for the leg work'' picking up supplies as well as being "the front" until the profits rolled in.

Her sister started telling people "it's MY business"..."I" did this...and "I" did that.....with her it was "me"..."me"..."me"...her true motives were revealed! She used her sister to get things started and once that happened...bye...bye...sister good bye...she didn't need her anymore! WOW!

Point blank.......when we do someone a favor, do we do it from our heart in Love expecting nothing in return.....or.....do we see it as leverage or money in the bank we can withdraw from at a later time....in other words..do we have a hidden agenda.....straight up.....what's the method to our madness?

Now, I know the topic is about motives, but Holy Spirit is leading me in two different directions right now. People of God we've got to look beyond our own selfish......personal..."me-man" mentality and walk together in UNITY...HARMONY....and LOVE and allow others to see Christ in all we do!

Amos 3:3 says, "Can two walk together, except they be agreed?" Ecclesiastes 4:12 "And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken." There is strength in UNITY! When we stand together...band ourselves together in Christ....no devil in hell or nothing can come against us!

My friend and fellow writer, Sharon wrote in one of her motivations "Good question to ask ourselves: Now that I am saved and heaven bound, how will the things I do strengthen or weaken my witness? www.godsbigneighborhood.com Archives: 7/16/09

What would happen if we never heard from the person we've done a favor from again or if that person never acknowledges us for what we did........what would we do? Would we take OFFENSE? Would we allow anger, bitterness, unforgiveness, resentment and any other negative adjectives to fester and take root in our hearts because WE feel he/she is obligated to us?

Matthew 6:3-4 "But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret Himself shall reward thee openly."

So why have we done or do the things we do? Does it bring Glory to God? Ephesians 6:6 says, "Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart." Our actions.....our favors....our only motive (for a lack of better words) should be to do the will of our Father in Heaven!

I always tell my son.....you can never give account for how someone treats you but you WILL give account for how you treat others!!!!! As long as you know your heart is right...and what you've done...you did out of love.....and you don' done what The Lord tol you fa' do.....you are as the hip hoppers say.....scraight!!!!

As for Sis. "X".....she's rejoicing in The Lord knowing she did the right thing and what she did...she did out of love! Even as we spoke today, Holy Spirit took control of the conversation and God's Words....not her words...not words of anger or plots of revenge, but God's Words sprung forth out of her mouth!!!!! TGBTG!!!!

Let's ask ourselves.....what's my motive?

You are already Blessed so be Encouraged.......
Love ya,
Paula
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