This question at first prompts an easy simple answer, "Yes." But do I really? I now believe this to be a very difficult to admit, "No."
Sure I acknowledge God when I pray. I acknowledge him in my thoughts throughout my day. But last week I had a conversation with supervisor. We discussed my strengths, weaknesses and the conversation resulted in a lot of praise being dealt out about me. But in all of my responses to the praise, there was not a single time I acknowledged God's hand in my success. Not once. Maybe in my head, but not from my mouth.
There were days I had asked God for strength, patience and for the skills needed to fulfill on my work, and he had answered them, for I have done great work for my employer. And while I was being praised for my work I may have humbly accepted the praise, but in not acknowledging God my work glorified me instead of glorifying God.
At this point I feel sick and disappointed in myself. But I am not staying in this place of disappointment. I apologise Lord for working to glorify myself, please forgive me and guide me. I am committing to acknowledging You (God) wherever I am present to Your (God's) work.
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This is a part of a Christian's life that a lot of un-believers don't understand. It's also a hard part of our lives to master; putting yourself completely aside.
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