"God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." 1 Peter 5:5, NIV
We often do things out of pride without even realizing it until we're in the midst of "getting things done". Us "over-doers" can get caught up in the doing and while we might not even be seeking praise from others, sometimes we are still seeking the "feel good" thing we feel when we do things for others-- there is still danger in that kind of giving because it is still tied to our inward pride.
In the middle of tasks that begin to seem difficult, the difficulty might just be in the fact that we have taken God out of the equation without even realizing it. It's at this point, that we should stop and take a good look at our intentions. Are we being proud and seeking that "feel good" feeling through doing a good job... or are we humbling ourselves-- waiting when necessary and seeking to serve God through following His lead?
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