The young athlete tearfully approached the podium to receive the first place prize. Holding it aloft, he thanked his coach, his parents, and his grandmother for supporting him, pushing him to achieve, and being there when he stumbled. Then his voice cracked with emotion: “Most of all I thank my Lord for endowing me with this talent.”
Faith Believers,
Many outstanding people will acknowledge those who helped them achieve their goals.
Pride and sin both have “I” in the middle.
It is so easy to take the credit for our accomplishments
and not acknowledge those who have assisted
and influenced us along the way.
As Christians, we should first and foremost give GOD credit where credit is due. If we truly believe GOD rules, then we should thank Him for equipping us to achieve what we are being applauded for doing. Otherwise, pride will slip in and that is a sin.
The world wants us to take the credit.
But what a testimony of faith if we tell them the Truth!
When we acknowledge GOD’s part in our accomplishments, then we give our Father the praise and glory that is due to Him. We should give Him the glory by letting others know we are willing to put forth every effort He has placed within us, to become what He created us to be. And up in Heaven, our Father nods and smiles as He says, “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:23).
~ Prayer ~The next time someone complements you on a job well done, who will get the credit?
Dear Lord,
Help me to always stay focused on You,
as I accomplish the goals you have placed within me
to achieve Your Will in my life.
You have bestowed talents upon me that I want to glorify Your Kingdom with.
Let me always acknowledge You first, in whatever I achieve in this life.
Keep me Lord from the temptation of pride and
do not let my own sense of self-importance rule over my thoughts.
May I always give You praise and glory in everything,
because I know the things I have accomplished; and I know that
I could not have done those things without Your love and mercy.
I thank you Father.
Amen.
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