Giving Credit Where Credit is Due ~
Have you ever attended a church service and thought, "Yuck!
This church is dead," then attended elsewhere and thought, "Wow!
God is there," as you felt personally touched by His presence?
You may have noticed one bragging about how their wonderful
schemes got them through difficult situations, and thought them a
jerk. Though, you might've been reminded of God's love when
someone spoke, with a quiver in their voice, of how God helped
them to make it through.
Maybe someone made a list of everything they've ever done
for you, as if you owed them. But when someone said, "You can
thank me by loving others in need," it became a pleasure to both
give and receive.
Perhaps you've experienced someone pointing at your
imperfections in anger or rattling of 25 Bible verses so loud you
didn't hear a word they said. Yet, when someone came off their
pedestal to meet you where you were (and taught you how to
overcome your weak-ness, fear, and insecurity), you were set
free.
Those who've become the difference have learned a very
special secret to their success: give credit where credit is due,
I Ch. 29:10-13. Once we get that straight, it's OK to feel warm
inside when God allows us to play a small part in it.
® by Joyce C. Lock
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About the Author:
Joyce C. Lock is a published author, poet, and columnist.
In addition, she founded and maintains the email ministries
"Heavenly Inspirations"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HeavenlyInspirations/ and
"Share a Smile"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/smilesharing/ .
Joyce's writings encourage us in our relationship with God and
each other.
