Motivation

Do you do it because you are loved or so that you’ll be loved?

That's the question that popped out of my devotional a few days ago.
Do I do things because I am loved or to receive love?

There was a time in my life when I did a lot of things to be loved. To feel loved and worthy. I struggled with who I was and how I fit in this big world. I let others actions and reactions dictate who I was. With a lot of hard work and study I know who I am (Psalm 139:14) and daily I am reminded by my worth in Christ.

Do I do things because I am loved or so that I'll be loved? I do them because I am loved (and love). I do them because I know who I am and I want to share myself with others. I do them because regardless of the waves that rock my boat, I know I can (and will) step out of the boat and walk across the lake to find the peace, the hope and the love Christ has for me.