Sufficiency

"Sufficiency" Diane Webb

II Corinthians 3: 5—"Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;"

Anything you achieve or obtain is really not of your own doing but of God who sustains you. Your success is a blessing from God. You cannot achieve anything in your own right. Promotions, awards, and praise for efforts can give you a sense of false pride and security. Without God your efforts are in vain. It does not matter where you are or what you are doing—it is only through God's will that you accomplish anything of importance. He gives you the right words to say and the skills to do the job. Your talents are from Him. Never deceive yourself into thinking you can make it with any level of adequacy without God. Your ability to provide for yourself is only with God's approval and blessing. The ability to have a home, a car, clothes, and food is from God. He is the sole source of your sustenance. Everything is at His discretion. Give God all the glory and never be arrogant or prideful of your accomplishments, achievements, and abilities.

Father, I thank you for the blessings and gifts you have given me. I know I am nothing without you. Help me always be mindful of your largeness and my smallness. I give you all the honor, glory, and praise. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.