mepastormike

Yesterday was the final game of the season for my oldest son's 7th grade basketball team. I am so proud of the way he played (and I told him so). His performance was noticeable to most everyone... his game has come a long way since the beginning of the season. One of his team-mates (also one of the best players on the team) told him this same thing.
One of the things that help him over the season was to gain an understanding of the game. Since this was his first time playing in an organized league he had a learning curve in front of him. You could tell that his confidence was not there... he wasn't sure what he needed to do. Even though he had a clear advantage over most everyone with this height, his lack of understanding of the "how" to play the game and what was expected of him stole away his natural ability.

This last game, however, showed a tremendous increase in knowledge and confidence on the court... and it did a lot to boast his game!

My devotional reading this morning described those that attempt to live the Christian life on their own strength with un-confessed sin in their lives... It's just not possible. One thing I've come to understand about confession is that it requires humility before God. Humility can be defined as dependence on God and respect for others. Am I being humble before God or am I simply using God when I confess? Something more for me to explore...