January 4th, let's go, the first day where people are getting back to, I guess, work, normal life, I guess, new normal life. Thank you for tuning into the messy masterpiece podcast, which you had and Tori we're super excited to get

into that daily routine with you and Tori has a great devotional picked out again

from the Thrive Bible was there anything we wanted to say before that? I don't think so.

Yeah, I don't think so. Let's just jump on in, babe. You just, let's just jump into it.

Let's just jump into it. Okay, y'all today we are in the Thrive Bible once again if you have it it's page

1167 in Matthew and this one is titled for God's Glory.

It says, in the same way, let your good deeds

shine out for all to see, so that everyone

will praise your Heavenly Father, Matthew 516. And then the love letter from God says,

Beloved child, I am a kind and loving father. The good works you do for others and your kindness towards them are an extension

of me. You are my child and my spirit lives in you. When you love well and serve others, they will see me. Don't get discouraged

as you do what is right and live for my kingdom. Your heart will be protected when you work for my glory, not your own.

I know it feels satisfying to have others applaud you for your good deeds,

but you should direct their praise to me. At times what you do will not be noticed by others

and your deeds may even be taken for granted but I will always see. I see your heart and will help you keep it pure so nothing hinders

others from seeing me love your Heavenly Father and then the reflection says

knowing that you've done something good feels satisfying.

You feel great about yourself when you know your life has made a difference.

God puts that feeling inside your heart, but you need to make sure that your motivation

for doing good is not just for the purpose of looking or feeling important.

If your love for God and others motivate you to act, then others will see God in you.

The Treasure of Truth says,

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