I have probably shared before that my wife thinks I can do anything, which is flattering and also humbling. She thinks that because I can do a little electrical, if necessary. I can do a little plumbing, if necessary. I have built things from time to time. I have moments when I am fairly mechanical. But, I am not great at any of those things. However, there have been times that I have thought I was.
When people are building you up, you can have a tendency to start to believe you really are as great as they are saying you are. Well, I can anyway. But, if I will just take the time to do some self-assessment, I see that, while they are being super nice and encouraging, the fact is that I am not all that.
Today's word is Proverbs 27:2, NASB, which reads, "Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; A stranger, and not your own lips."
Today's word reminds me that I shouldn't go around singing my own praises. As I've mentioned before, the older I get, the better I was. But, the truth is that no one else is telling about my athletic prowess when I was younger; maybe I shouldn't either. If there is any good in me, if there is some unique ability I possess, first it comes from GOD; second, someone else should be telling about it, not me.
I pray that I will get better at being GOD'S humble servant. I pray that I will get better at just doing what He would have me do. I pray that I will do what He wants and not worry about get praised for it. I pray that He will give me the grace to walk in humility.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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