I Could Not Have Done It without You!
Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing. Psalm 100:2 (NKJV)
I have heard those words spoken to me. I like to help and be part of a team effort. Because I am not afraid of hard work, I have found myself being the only one working and everyone one else gets the credit—along with me!
While diligently working toward the goal, I often discovered that my attitude was out of whack! I wanted to quit and just walk out but something inside of me never would release me to seek that kind of revenge. It wasn’t because no one else could do what I was doing; it was more like they just didn’t want to do it. Big difference!
I know what the Bible says about the futility of trying to get even. I am also well aware that God’s Word also tells us to live in peace with each other whenever possible. Being a beast of burden might fall outside of the whenever boundary, don’t you think?
Not liking confrontation is one of my character flaws. I don’t like to make waves and often take it upon myself to take over just to avoid those awkward moments where I tell the team to get off their lazy…lounge chairs and help me. When I am silent, that usually indicates that all is well. Those are the moments I move into grudge mode, inwardly plan my creative sabotage and try to figure out how I can get away with it all. I truly know that I am not alone with these feelings. We are human beings!
It might make more sense to set the boundaries up front and avoid the confrontation halfway through the project, relationship or even a meeting. They must then decide if they need or want an honest team member such as you.
Feathers do not look good on me, but I certainly know how to chicken out of my own advice. It is hard to set a boundary but trust me, it is more painful to hold a grudge and seek revenge. We create our own problems by not being proactive.
Maybe our thoughts should turn to our Savior, Redeemer, Friend, Companion and show our gratitude by using those same words to praise and serve Him every single day.
Sovereign Lord, I could not have done this without You. I am eternally grateful for Your Presence in my life. AMEN.