What’s My Motivation?

I was thinking today about my motivation in ministry. What motivates me to do what I do? 

I think most of us who are in the ministry do it because we feel we are “called” to do so, and we’ve resolved to follow that path in life, but that alone does not make it joyful and fulfilling.

Some might say that they get a sense of fulfillment from knowing that they are being obedient to God’s calling. With some others, it might be a little more dysfunctional. From my own experience, I can say that when you are speaking in front of people with all eyes on you, it can feed into a need for attention, to be valued, successful, followed, or respected. I can look back and see that because I was somewhat confused about God's Love, I was still looking for other forms of validation.

But after my grace awakening, when I found out that God loved me with no demands, I could see beauty in Him beyond anything I had ever imagined. And now, because He is infinitely better than what I’ve thought, I continue to be astonished at God and the beauty of the gospel.

This is my motivation. I am motivated by beauty. I’m not trying to become wealthy. I don’t need you to believe in me, or follow me, or give me validation. God knows me and He really likes me. I’ve tasted and seen that the Lord is good, and I just want everyone to taste that goodness.

It is God’s goodness that is beautiful. I have benefited greatly from the simplicity and power of this awareness. It is truly the best news that I’ve heard, and I feel privileged that I can be an expression of God’s beauty.  I always know that I will be saying something good about God, so I'm rarely nervous about my performance. The astonishing message is the star.

“One thing have I desired of the Lord… That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord.” – Psalm 27:4

If we dare to consider that God could be better than we think He is, we can begin to explore the depths of His Love. For me, it’s been the most wonderful journey. I hope yours is too.