The Lord is MY shepherd...

Simply stated, God is always consistently, patiently, firmly leading me to a place of trust. That IS His motivation.

I am a student of human behavior. My job demands it. Working with families, residents, staff, potential customers, etc., my success depends on my ability to discern what motivates people. Is this person right for this particular job? Will their motivation carry them through the more difficult tasks and respond appropriately? While I am not a perfect student, I have definitely improved in my abilities to 'read' individuals behavior and come to some form of assessment of  their motives.

So what is my 'read' on God? First, I affirm that God is in control i.e. that everything that comes my way, God has specifically intended for me. Second, I affirm that God's intention towards me is for my good. He is not seeking to punish or mislead me for His benefit or amusement. He desires nothing for me but good. With these two presuppositions in mind, I can reflect on the environment in which God has lead me. 

I find myself in multiple circumstances of daily life that,  1)  I have no control over 2) impact myself, my family, my friends, my life and; 3) I deeply care about these issues and the affects it has on all of us.  My 'fix-it' mentality kicks in and I do the research and study the options which leads me right back to the realization that I have no control over this. It is an unbroken cycle of anxiety, determination, frustration, despair and then back to anxiety. I am left with only one option. I am 'herded' by God to a position of trust in Him. That must be the place He wants me and that is the motivation of God.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Phil 4:6-7)

Footnote: Did you ever try to direct a cat someplace he didn't want to go? You do the two-step shuffle, wave your hands like a movable gate, and 50% of the time you fail to get him where you need him to go. I can identify with the cat...