tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697487665259555876.post8935129008497427133..comments2019-11-01T22:23:10.683-05:00Comments on one life to live: What's the motive?Sara K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00252931749088878610noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697487665259555876.post-5751489365146340542010-06-22T07:29:08.056-05:002010-06-22T07:29:08.056-05:00Motive check? Uh, yeah.
Like how we finally got a ...Motive check? Uh, yeah.<br />Like how we finally got a dog? Because when I considered the reasons I had for NOT having one, I discovered they all began with "I". As in, <em>I don't want dog hair all over the place.</em> And, <em>I don't want poop in the yard.</em> And, <em>I don't want to be the one who does all the work for a dog.</em><br />But, what a blessing Mindy has been. So glad God helped me get over myself!<br /><br />As to the training thing, and making my life easier? Here's a little confession: Sometimes I get to thinking that what I'm really doing is making my future daughter-in-laws' lives better. Makes me feel a little less selfish. LOL!Karen Hossinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049412644792482270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697487665259555876.post-43110313863964241652010-06-22T06:12:42.758-05:002010-06-22T06:12:42.758-05:00Oh, there's the rub. Yes? Motives of the hear...Oh, there's the rub. Yes? Motives of the heart. We judge the outward appearance but God judges the heart. Being a parent is the most wonderful ground for God to continue to mold us into His image as we go along. I often have to stop and remember that my children are sinners and that God has his own plans for their life. Learning that I cannot produce "perfect" children no matter what kind of parent I am or am not was something I had to let go. I must be faithful to the task because I am commanded to train them up in the way that they should go, but I often had to check my motives as well and let go of a lot. Still do! God motivates the heart. Salvation is His work to do and sanctification as well. Great post! Blessings!luvmy4sonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261302721883036680noreply@blogger.com