The example that comes to my mind is this: I think about growing up back in Ohio and how my life revolved around basketball. I am tall and was always taller than most which helped. But what made me different was my work ethic. I knew that in order to accomplish my dream of playing college basketball I not only had to outwork everyone, but I also had to trust in God. I wasn't going to just do it on my own. I believe that because of trusting in God with my dreams, I was recruited to play at various schools.
I whole heartily believe that the relationships that were made with college coaches was God's work, it didn't just happen naturally. What I still had to do though was have really good character and extreme work habits. There is a role that we still have to play as well.
I hope that example makes sense. I don't share that to boast, but to use my story as an example of how I would've never accomplished what I have if it wasn't for the grace and favor of God.
Such confidence we have through Christ before God. No that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. (2 Corinthians 3:4-5)
When Paul wrote this, he wasn't boasting; he gave God his credit for all his accomplishments. No one can claim to be adequate without God's help. No one is competent to carry out the responsibilities of God's calling in his or her own strength. Without the Holy Spirit's enabling, our natural talent can only carry us for far. As Christ's witnesses, we need the character and special strength that only God gives.
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