This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote themselves to doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial for everyone.
The world is not hungry for mediocrity when we are merely doing an average job in life. This world needs 10s. I believe everyone can be a 10 at something, but we often work so hard on trying to overcome our weaknesses that we never develop our strengths. Whatever we focus on grows larger in our eyes—too large, in fact. We can turn something into a huge problem when, in reality, it would be a minor nuisance if only we viewed it in perspective with our strengths.
For example, let's say you are not a "numbers" kind of person. You could obsess about your inability to "do the math" and maybe even take a class at the community college. But that obsession could eat up time that could be devoted to stuff you're great at—like teaching Sunday school, creative writing, or raising funds for charity. You rob time and effort from the tens in your life just to bring a lowly three up to a mediocre five.
Prayer of the Day: Lord, I dedicate myself to developing and using my strengths for Your honor and glory. I want to excel at what I am gifted to do. Help me to know my strengths and to handle my weaknesses in a way that does not distract me from being effective for You, amen.
