Reflection 1
It is surprisingly easy to think of ourselves as the exception. We compare, we compete, and slowly we start believing we matter a little more than the people around us. Paul's words in Romans pull us back down to solid ground.
Devotional
Romans 12:3
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For I say through the grace that was given me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.
Romans 12:3 · Faith
Reflection 2
Notice that this isn't a call to put yourself down. Thinking soberly means seeing yourself honestly: loved by God, gifted by God, and completely dependent on God. That's neither arrogance nor false humility. It's simply the truth.
Reflection 3
So what does this look like today? Let someone else speak first in the meeting. Ask for help instead of pretending you have it all together. Give credit to a coworker or family member instead of quietly collecting it for yourself.
Reflection 4
And remember this: even your faith is a gift God measured out to you. You didn't earn your standing before Him, and neither did anyone else. That truth levels the ground and frees you to serve joyfully without needing to be the best in the room.
Prayer
Dear Lord, keep me honest about who I am and who You are. Guard me from pride and from false humility, and help me serve the people around me today with a humble, grateful heart. Amen.
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