“But the Lord was with Joseph and extended kindness to him. He granted him favor with the prison warden. The warden did not bother with anything under Joseph’s authority, because the Lord was with him, and the Lord made everything that he did successful. ”
Genesis 39:21, 23 CSB
I love how the narrator is repeatedly telling us that Joseph was successful because the Lord was with him. There is no question about where the accomplishments originated…surly Joseph was an intelligent man, but it is always properly assigned to God as the source.
I have always attributed my skill and intelligence to God, but my pride often took credit for the results. My pride began to dominate my thinking to a point it was finally exposed for what it was…one of the best things that has ever happened to me (and also the most embarrassing and painful).
Lord, help me to give You all the glory for any success or victory I am a part of. Allow me to see when my pride is active and give me the strength to surrender it to You!
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