Most of our boasting about ourselves is pure foolishness. We often forget about those who helped and supported us in our achievements. It is like the football player who scores a touchdown and immediately goes into an elaborate and showy celebration on the field. He has forgotten the linemen who blocked, the quarterback who threw the pass, and the coaches who called the right play. Just like we forget to honor the God who gave us the abilities to achieve and put us in the position to achieve.
I Corinthians 1:28-29 says, “God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God.” When we feel low and ashamed, we remember that God knows our shame and still has chosen us. God will lift us up from our low state and make us shine in His glory. We should then remember to thank Him and praise Him for what He has done.
Reluctant Retiree 