(This is a weekly column I write for the Dallas New Era)
Are you a competitive, ambitious person?
Many of us are.
I read about a very competitive athlete who went to the Doctor. The Doctor said “You have a temperature of 103.”
The athlete responded, “What’s the record?”
Hopefully you are not that competitive.
There’s nothing wrong with healthy competition and a little ambition, but
at times, our ambition can become a hindrance in our lives if we are not careful. For example, an ambitious or competitive parent can push their child too much in athletics or in dance or even in academics.
Or, a person who wants to climb the ladder of success rapidly may take some shortcuts in their career to achieve their goals.
There is nothing wrong with some ambition, but we need to be careful that unbridled ambition doesn’t control our lives.
Jesus wants to bless us. None of us has to prove anything to anyone. Jesus wants us to take the gifts He has given us and use them for His glory. So, be yourself. Rest in your ability. Do your best on your job and trust the Lord with the rest.