What Motivates You?

This morning my devotional was titled "Motivation". And the question was "What compels you to follow Christ in obedience?" I thought this was a very good question. We can be motivated by fear, pride, guilt, and many other things.

I had to really think about this. I can't sum it up in one word though. Most of my life I have been one to 'follow the rules'. Now of course there have been exceptions ... I am only human! ;o) But, for the most part, I don't like to break rules because I don't want to pay the consequences. I would rather stay on the path, where it is 'safe'.

As many of you may know though, following Christ isn't always easy - it's always safe - but it can be very painful from time to time. It's during these times that I reach out for God's truth and grab on to it with all that I've got. It may not always be easy, bright, and full of fun, but God's path is always the right one and there is always blessings in and/or through it.

I choose to follow Christ because I know that He is faithful. He never lets go and He is always there for me. I am motivated to follow Him, I suppose by fear. Not the fearful fear, but the respectful fear. Knowing that God is God, and He is forever FAITHFUL!!! He has our best in mind.

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

What motivates you?