"But who am I, and who are my people, that we could give anything to you? Everything we have has come from you, and we give you only what you first gave us!" 1 Chronicles 29:14 NLT
Women's Running Magazine recently published an article titled, "The Importance Of Being A Humble Runner." But as most of us already know and the writer pointed out, the greater our success in running (surpassing goals, winning awards, gaining PR's, etc.), the greater our chances of becoming prideful. And pride, or the inordinate opinion of one’s own merit, can easily inflate our egos leading us to overestimate our abilities and train to the point of injury-which is why it is so important to remain meek and aware of our limitations. The best way to stay humble, they say, is to be honest with ourselves and to remember that there's always room for improvement.
And while those are good tips to keep us from becoming arrogant and haughty, the best way to stay humble is by always remembering that you and I have no talent that God didn’t give us and can accomplish nothing that God doesn’t allow. You see, everything we have and everything we are comes from the Lord. Sure, we can get better by training but, ultimately, we will still only be as fast or able to run as far as God designed us to. David certainly understood that when he wrote, "who am I, and who are my people, that we could give anything to you? Everything we have has come from you..."
So when the urge strikes to pat yourself on the back or publicly sing your own praises, won't you give the glory to the Creator instead? Won't you acknowledge that all of your successes are the direct result of the Lord's favor in your life? Because that my friend, is truly the only way to stay humble.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the many good things you have given each of us. Thank you for our time, our talents and the opportunities you give us that allow us to display the power of your presence in our lives. Help us to achieve great things in your name Father that others would take notice and see you but help us to stay humble and remember that all glory belongs to You. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
In Christ Alone - Brian Littrell
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