Purpose

                                                                   
                                                                     

                                                                       Proverbs 16:2
                                                  
                                                      All a man's ways seem innocent
                                                                          to him,
                                                          but motives are weighed
                                                                     by the Lord.

                                                                     Proverbs 19:21

                                                            Many are the plans in a
                                                                    man's heart,
                                                          but it is the Lord's purpose
                                                                     that prevails.


Life isn't a round-a-bout allowing us to go around in a circle turning in and out whenever we please.  Our course is a narrow, straight path focusing in on the direction God has purposed for us.  We must not spend our time studying God's Word to see what we can get away with.  We must study to see how we can best please our Savior. 

Why do we always get out in front of ourselves?  It doesn't matter if we are government, unions, employers, employees, parents or even spouses, if it is possible to control, we push it till conflict and chaos ensues.  We ruin everything we have.  We want control, we reach for chaos, we get both, we want neither.

As a politician, do I strive for freedom so my people can make decisions, or do I make decisions so my people must strive for freedom?  As a union leader, do I breed loyalty and appreciation in my members, or do I cause irritation and angst developing a thankless heart and a lazy spirit?  As an employer, do I understand my workers are the sweat of my success and reward them justly, or do I flaunt my power to take captive their willing spirit for my advantage?  As an employee, am I thankful and willing to go above and beyond to help my employer become successful, or am I despondent and ungrateful making my presence pitiful?  As a parent, do I encourage and teach my children to be upright in word and deed, or do I send the message of discord through my practice and perfection?  As a spouse, do I understand my mate is there for my betterment not for my control? 

What is my motive?  Is my purpose in line with that of my God? 

No matter how smart I feel, no matter what path I choose, whether I ignorantly misstep, rebelliously ruin or passionately follow, Gods purpose will prevail.

                                                     
                                                      ~As life moves on and our
                                                        pride becomes battered
                                                               our heart will grow softer
                                                               our dependence will grow stronger
                                                               our God will grow greater~