Akologist!

There was this story about a millionaire who attended a gathering. He sat next to some people who were discussing the subject of prayer. He joined the conversation by declaring "Prayer maybe alright for you but I don't need it. I worked for everything I have. I did not bother God to provide me anything!" One of the person there remarked "Sir, there's one thing you don't have that you might pray for." "And what that might be?" asked the millionaire. You Sir, could pray for humility.

There are really times in our lives that we became so prone to a certain amount of pride, especially in the midst of achievements, a good harvest, a house full of riches or a recognition of being a star. We are tempted to get all the glory from all of these and so eager to pronounce our self-sufficiency to the world. "Look at me. I'm very special. My story is more interesting and I'm more important. Just focus on me. Ako muna! Ako lang!!" To varying degrees, many of us engage in this habit much to our own detriment. It takes an enormous amount of energy to be continually bragging about your accomplishments or trying to convince others of your worth as a human being. Bragging actually dillutes the possitive feelings between you and others. The more you try to loudly prove yourself, the more people want to avoid you, talk behind your back and perhaps even resent you.

Although it's a difficult habit to break, it's not only enjoyable but actually peaceful to have the quiet confidence to be able to surrender your need for attention and instead share the joy of listening to others' glory.(R. Carlson)

Far better, we can acknowledge the Higher Being that give and allow all things for a greater reason than ourselves. Huwag laging Ako at Ako lang, lest you bacame an "Akologists"

Let us not get into trouble which enslave some of the so-called self-made men....... they worship their creator.

Have a blessed day!

Verse-Meal

Jeremiah 9:24
But let him who boast, boast about this: that he understand and knows Me, that I AM the Lord who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,"