Day 9 Reading: Genesis 20-21, Matthew 7, Psalm 9:1-12 and Proverb 2:16-22 
Our Heavenly Father knows our heart's intent. Therefore, do good work and check always that our motives are in line with God's will, lest our efforts will be in vain. What's worse is work done in pursuit of self-aggrandizement can bring more harm than good. In fact, Jesus called these people 'workers of lawlessness.'
"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven." – Matthew 7:21 (English Standard Version)
"Lord, shine your light on me and reveal to me if I have harboured any hidden motives in my heart when I serve others in Your Holy Name. O Lord, forgive me if that is my case. I repent for such sins. Help me to know Your will. Empower me to change so the work that I do will come from my pure heart and clean hands. In Jesus' name. Amen."
