Thought for today #2

I often pursue something that will be of benefit to others. I feel confident and ready to move forward. I start with the purest of intentions. I imagine how the recipient or recipients will benefit from my contribution. I think about how God will be glorified. And then without warning, questions trouble my mind. 

My insecurity or my pride grows arms and legs, questions like: Is this going to good? Would people value it? Am I good enough to move forward with this idea?...  

When questions trickle in, I begin to lose sight of my motive to please God and serve others. There is such good news, I can REFOCUS. I can intentionally remind myself of the reason I got started with that project, vision, idea …  in the first place. 

“Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first.” Revelation 2:5a