New American Standard Bible (NASB)
10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.
Looking back, I can count so many instances when I just see someone do a certain thing so much better than I and this feeling of inferiority just washes over me... occasionally, a splash of jealousy appears. When I'm aware of this, I try my hardest in my mind to convince myself that I don't need to compare myself to others; yet, oftentimes it's not very effective.
It's something that I really need to work on-- to know that I am His workmanship, that I am what He created me for and there is no need to look at others to measure one's own worth. I think sometimes it's my pride that gets in the way; I see someone better and I immediately feel inferior. It's quite selfish really- since I've put my focus onto myself as oppose to focusing on the grand things that God has prepared for us- using our unique set of aptitudes, skills and abilities. Once we overcome this obstacle how much better have we become- instead of looking ourselves down, we encourage the strengths of others; instead of focusing on our weaknesses, let us rejoice in that God has given us a personalized set of skills!
Dear God,
Thank you once again for this fine devotion. I confess that I frequently overlook the work that you have put in me to walk your will; and have felt inferior when compared to others. God, please help me so that I will remember that you are always crafting me to become your masterpiece- that I only need to keep my eyes focused on You, God, and on nothing else. May I walk in Your Will and may You utilize my skill set that you have given me; but don't let me boast in my abilities but that I may bring glory, honour and praise to You. In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen!
It's something that I really need to work on-- to know that I am His workmanship, that I am what He created me for and there is no need to look at others to measure one's own worth. I think sometimes it's my pride that gets in the way; I see someone better and I immediately feel inferior. It's quite selfish really- since I've put my focus onto myself as oppose to focusing on the grand things that God has prepared for us- using our unique set of aptitudes, skills and abilities. Once we overcome this obstacle how much better have we become- instead of looking ourselves down, we encourage the strengths of others; instead of focusing on our weaknesses, let us rejoice in that God has given us a personalized set of skills!
Dear God,
Thank you once again for this fine devotion. I confess that I frequently overlook the work that you have put in me to walk your will; and have felt inferior when compared to others. God, please help me so that I will remember that you are always crafting me to become your masterpiece- that I only need to keep my eyes focused on You, God, and on nothing else. May I walk in Your Will and may You utilize my skill set that you have given me; but don't let me boast in my abilities but that I may bring glory, honour and praise to You. In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen!
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