P r i d e
Why do you compete in sport? What is your underlying motivation for competition? How do you view those with whom you compete and how well do you pull your weight for your team? The Scriptures give us some instruction for answering these questions.
In Paul's letter to his friends in Galatia at chapter 6 and verse 4, he writes, "Each one should test her own actions. Then she can take pride in herself, without comparing herself to somebody else, for each one should carry her own load."
Every once in a while we need to examine our motives and attitudes. The hard part is to do this without comparing ourselves to anyone else.
Every once in a while we need to examine our motives and attitudes. The hard part is to do this without comparing ourselves to anyone else.
We each have a part of the team's load to carry. It's not important for you to evaluate whether or not the others are carrying their parts, but it is vitally important that you faithfully carry yours.
The scripture says that when we test ourselves and evaluate our own attitudes we can take pride in our progress and our achievements.
Today as you pray and prepare, check your attitude at the door. Give yourself fully to carrying your share of the load for the team and to pursuing its success. The end of that process is a heart full of satisfaction and joy in achievement.
Bible Reading Plan:
Luke 6:17-26
Philippians 3:10-14
Psalm 119:161-168
II Kings 16-17