"Look at me daddy!" What a statement. I can remember as a little girl whirling around and telling my dad those same words. "Look at me, look at me daddy." Especially with three girls growing up, the competition can set in....and of course, being a daddy's girl-I wanted all the attention from my father.
The other day, as I read my devotion it spoke of pride and humilty. When it comes to our own opinion....of course we are humble! I don't believe that God put that devotion in my life to simply occupy space in a book. In fact, the last statement was humbling. I liked the devotion but did not give it a second thought.
A few days later, I was asked to serve in a position that I had been desiring for some time. The problem was, it was not the position I had in mind. Does that ever happen to you? Maybe you want to serve but you don't want to be the class secretary, you'd rather be the greeter where you can be seen.
It was the same principle. I thought to myself "I wanted to serve but not in that capacity!" Immediately I recalled the devotion. I thought of God asking me "Do you want to serve to honor me....or you?" I discussed it with my husband and we talked about the devotion. We committed to praying about the position. You see, God always knows what and who he needs. Even though we think we are not ready, we are not qualified, we are not the one, God will equip us.
So while I had a need to say "Look at me daddy" I was now wanting to say "Look at me, Look at me." When that changed it became solely about me! After spending time in prayer, I was led to serve in that capacity. Not for any other reason except that I am committed to furthering His kingdom in whatever position He puts me in!
Oh and the humbling statement?
Can I be the person who is not in the spotlight but the one holding it? GlenAnn Wood Eagan
See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord. Colossians 4:17
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