Humble Pie

A week ago I played golf and shot a great score. Proud of my score, I let a few people know how well I did. I was quite pleased with myself.

It didn't last. Yesterday I played again. I was absolutely terrible! I wish I could blame it on something, but I just played terribly. Needless to say, I had to eat some humble pie. I'm not as good as I think I am.

This caused me some pause. In what other areas of my life do I think too highly of myself. Where am I going to be served some humble pie soon?

This, of course, brings up the question of self-confidence versus pride. It's a fine line. I have found that self-confidence should come out of who God says I am (being) but pride usually comes out of what I do (doing). My confidence is built on God's view of me. My pride is built on my view of myself. I can fail miserably and God will still have a high view of me.

My pride is easily broken (I mess up a lot!). My self-confidence can remain strong because God doesn't mess up.

What ever you might think of yourself today, know that God's view of you is one of love and affection. To quote an old African-American preacher: "The Father is very fond of me."

Under the Mercy,
Jason