Have you ever gotten “too big for your britches”? Did you think more highly of yourself than you should have? Yep, I have. I sit here and can think of times I thought of myself as good or better than someone else at doing a task, and boy did I get humbled.
I think back at this one time God gave me a dose of humble pie. There was this song that I had heard on the radio and thought, “I like it! I can sing that at church. Yes, I’ll do it.” (Notice the “I” references numerous times in only three sentences.) Well, I did learn it, and when I was practicing I actually did well. When I got to church early to practice, it wasn’t that bad. Then the moment of truth came. It was time to perform in front of the congregation and I totally forgot a line. Yep! The words were even displayed on the screen for me to see and I blew it. I recovered and continued singing, but my pride had been knocked down a bit.
Then, a couple of weeks later I sang the same song for a smaller crowd at a young adult rally. Ugh! Really? My heart started racing, I could feel my voice quiver, and the sound I heard coming out of my mouth was not the sweet sound I had heard before.
I had gotten over confident. It was a situation that “I” wanted to happen, and I didn’t consult with God about it first. Big mistake!
Today in Proverbs 16:18-19 (MSG) I read, “First pride, then the crash—the bigger the ego, the harder the fall.” That scenario of me singing came to mind.
I knew I wasn’t half as good as the original singers, Point of Grace (I love those ladies!), but I thought I sounded better I practice than I had performed in front of an audience.
Take it from me, talk to God first before making any decisions to make sure He wants to you do something. That is one pie that didn’t taste very well.
I am a confident person, I just now know that my confidence is in and comes from the Lord.
It says in James 4:10, “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.”
Here is Point of Grace singing “How You Live” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDRufwLKdgU . Enjoy.
June 25
Sister, when you talk as much as I do, you definitely have to eat some words every now again! Remember a bunch of years ago when you asked me to speak to our SS class? Just before class, Pam asked if I wanted her to pray for me, and I felt fine and TOLD HER NO! (Who denies prayer!?!?!) I got up there and got so nervous, for some reason. It was the worst speaking engagement ever–and it wasn’t even! I stunk it up! My mouth was so dry, I felt like I had been chewing socks. Bless. Bless. Tommy redeemed it.
PS–you’re doing great with your blog. 🙂
Another lesson learned…..Never deny prayer. :0)
Thanks, girl. I enjoy reading your spouseisms, jesusisms, etc. You are a hoot! Blessings to you and yours.