Monday, September 24, 2007

Get Over Yourself

"In humility consider others better than yourselves." Philippians 2:3 NIV

Columnist Rick Reilly gave this advice to rookie professional athletes: "Stop thumping your chest. The line blocked, the quarterback threw you a perfect spiral while getting his head knocked off, and the good receiver blew the double coverage. Get over yourself."

The truth is, every touchdown in life is a team effort. Applaud your teammates. An elementary-age boy came home from the tryouts for the school play. "Mommy, Mommy," he announced, "I got a part. I've been chosen to sit in the audience and cheer." When you have a chance to clap and cheer, do you take it? If you do, your head is starting to fit your hat size.

-- by Max Lucado