I was jogging one day and i noticed a person in front of me, about 1/4
of mile. 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 mile to go my
path 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
yards behind him, so i really picked up the pace and push myself. You
would have thought i was running in the last leg of London Olympic
competition. I was determined to catch him.
Finally, i did it! I caught and passed him by. 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 realized i had been so focused on competing
against him that i had missed my turn. I had gone nearly six blocks
past it. I had to turn around and go all back. Isn't that what happens
in life when we focus on competing with co-workers, neighbors,
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 its a never ending cycle.
There will always be somebody ahead of you, someone with 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 insecure because they pay too much attention 2
what others are doing, where others are going, wearing & driving.
Take what God has given you, the height, weight & personality. Dress
well & wear it proudly! You'll be blessed by it.
Stay focused and live a healthy life.
There's no competition in DESTINY, run your own RACE and wish others WELL!
