A Motive Gets You Motivated

“Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.” – Philippians 3:12 Yesterday, I emphasized the importance of having a plan. Our goals, plans, and God’s interruptions shape us as we develop. Maybe you would say, “Bobby, I need someone to motivate me; I just don’t have the energy.” Listen to the word “motivated,” which is centered around the word “motive.” You need to have a motive in order to be motivated. To accomplish something, you need a goal, a “why,” and a cause you are passionate about. My friend Pastor David Diga Hernandez summed it up best: God does not call or anoint lazy people, but those who are doing something! As Moses tended to his flock, God spoke to him in the burning bush. During