motivation

A beautiful quote from artist Darren Canning as republished on Elijahlist:

"My motivation is to be filled with the peace and presence of God. I want to accomplish His will so that I remain in the place of His presence. I don't care what I have to face to remain there either. I will do everything I can to stay in my Father's arms. There is no place like His presence. I know what it is like to not serve God. I know what it is like to not have His peace in my heart. So now at this time in my life I choose to do His will to remain in peace. The reward of peace in my heart is greater than anything else this world could offer. It is better than houses, cars, or money. It is better than traveling the nations or getting the best education. It is better than rising through the ranks of a corporation or a government agency. Just to have His peace in my heart I became like the man in the Bible who sold everything so that he would be able to obtain the pearl of great price, the Savior of his soul (Matthew 13:45-46)."

"Allow Him to be the King of your life. Let Him bring you to the place that He has in store for you. Let Him trim your heart of the things that are not right. Let Him be the amazing gardener that He is. He wants you to be prepared for the season ahead. ...Don't reject the Lord's correction. It really is like a course correction in an aircraft." 


"There will be those who will not like that you are going through doors that they feel are for them. The truth is, those doors could be for them. There is no lack in God.What He does for one He will do for another. You may experience some persecution and rejection as a result of moving to your new place, but let yourself be promoted anyway. Consider it pure joy when you faces trials of many kinds (James 1:2-4). You may have to leave some folks behind who are not willing to go with you. Let them go and you will meet new folks who will are prepared to walk with you in your new season. I know you can do it. All things are possible for those who just obey the Lord. It is His power and authority that opens the way before you."