01/11/2015
JUST RUN,DON'T COMPETE!
A man was jogging one morning and He noticed a person about 1/2 a kilometre ahead. He could tell he was running a little slower than him and He thought;good, he shall try to catch him. He had about a kilometre before he needed to turn off. So He started running faster and faster. Every block, He was gaining on him just a little bit. After just a few minutes He was only about 100 metres behind him, so He really picked up the pace and pushed himself.You would have thought he was running in the last leg of an Olympic competition. He was determined to catch up wit d oda man.Finally, he did it! He caught up and passed him. On the inside He felt so good. "He beat him" Of course, d oda man didn't even know dey were racing. After He passed him, He realised He had been so focused on competing against d oda man that He had missed his. turn. He had gone nearly six blocks past his turn and He had to turn and go back.
Isn't that what happens in life when we focus on competing with co-workers, neighbours, friends, family, trying to outdo them or trying to prove that we are more successful or more important? We spend our time and energy running after them and we miss out on our own paths to our God given destinies. The problem with unhealthy competition is that it's a never ending cycle. There will always be somebody ahead of you, someone with a better job, nicer car, more money in the bank, more education, a prettier wife, a more handsome husband, better behaved children, etc. But realize that "You can be the best that you can be, you are not competing with no one." Some people are insecured because they pay too much attention to what others are , where others are going, wearing and driving. Take what God has given you; the height, weight and personality. Dress well and wear it proudly, you'll be blessed by it. Stay focused and live a healthy life.
There is no competition in Destiny.
Run your own race and wish others well!!!
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