I am SO sorry for taking so long!  I will try to do better on the posting devotionals!

Okay! Today's devotional is on efforts.

'Men judge us by the success of our efforts. God looks at the efforts themselves.' Charlotte Brontë (1816-1855)

People may look at the success of an effort of yours or mine but they are not responsible for you or me...Each of us are responsible for ourselves, for our motives, for our thoughts, for our attitudes.

Romans 14:12 says, 'So then everyone of us shall give an account of himself to God.' It doesn't say that you will be giving a detailed account of your brother, or vise versa! It says that WE are responsible for OURSELVES!

Many people think that they need to try to get envolved in other peoples lives to change the way they live. Why? They are not responsible for others!

I am NOT saying that we should ignore others all together. No, not at all! I am saying that we need to remove the plank from our own eye before attempting at the speck in our brothers.

It doesn't matter if your efforts fail. God looks at your motives, your heart. We need to be greatful for everything given to us. Even through though times. God has a reason for everything!

1 Thessalonians 5:18 says, 'In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.'

I hope this little devotional has helped you in some small way. Feel free to leave me a comment or send me a message if you preffer!

One Happy Cowgirl