1Chron 17:16 - Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and he said: "Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far?
Pride is ugly because it is the ultimate lie...because we do nothing on our own.
Take one thing you are pleased with yourself about...a victory, a milestone, an accomplishment. Now consider all the things that had to happen for you to even get the opportunity:
- someone had to give you the opportunity
- someone likely coached you
- someone encouraged you
- someone parented you
- someone birthed you
- someone did those things for all these 'someones' in your life
- someone created the timing, the circumstances, and created you
The list could go on, but nothing is totally done on our own. We are interconnected, and dependent on others in life.
David understood that he was given opportunities and success by the hand of God. It was Gods will and blessing that took him forward each day. And only God's involvement made success possible. That revelation creates gratitude, which is a form of true worship.
No matter what is happening in your life, take time to appreciate how far God has taken you. He deserves a bit more credit than we think.
What is God taking you through these days?
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