23/05/2016
I was jogging this morning and I noticed a
person about 1/2 a kilometre ahead. I could
tell he was running a little slower than me
and I thought, good, I shall try to catch him. I
had about a kilometre before I needed to turn
off. So I started running faster and faster.
Every block, I was gaining on him just a little
bit. After just a few minutes I was only about
100 metres behind him, so I really picked up
the pace and pushed myself. You would have
thought I was running in the last leg of an
Olympic competition. I was determined to
catch him. Finally, I did it! I caught and
passed him. On the inside, I felt so good. "I
beat him" Of course, he didn't even know we
were racing. After I passed him, I realised I
had been so focused on competing against
him that I had missed my turn. I had gone
nearly six blocks past my turn and I 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 realise that "You
can be the best that you can be, when you are
not competing with anyone." Some people are
insecure 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!!
