PRIDE

Yesterday was an eye opening experience for me. For those of you that don’t know, I work for Americas Mattress in Bryant and have the job title “manager” even though there is very little to manage. “Salesman” is more fitting for what I do.

After opening up the store I received a call from the owner letting me know the delivery helper had called in sick at the last minute. He asked if I could help with the deliveries for the day and he would send someone down to replace me. I had filled in before and really enjoy the change of scenery so I was more than happy to help.

As we made our way through the list of customers I began to take notice of how differently people treated me. I was a “delivery man”. Conversation was different. I was getting frustrated because people were not treating me with respect. As their noses tilted upward, I found myself thinking of ways I could let them know, I am not really a delivery man, I am a manager! WOW I know!!! It’s true though. I told one customer the story, how the delivery helper was sick and I came to the rescue so they would still get their bed on time. I promise I am stooping down in my chair as I write this in disbelief at my actions.

I am back in my comfort zone behind my desk today. There are not many people out looking for a mattress today so I am left alone with my thoughts. What was I thinking? How could I let these people get to me? Hum…..Pride?

I turn to my bible for guidance and what scripture is highlighted in bright orange? 1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under Gods mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time. What? That “He” may lift me up. Not that “I” may lift myself up. So what is to be learned from this?

My pride needs work!!! This is somewhat an attempt to let go of some of that pride in confessing this to you. As I have said before, I ask God to show me the areas of my life that need work? As long as I remain open to hearing Him, I am confident He will continue to show me those areas.