Bragging Rights

In the midst of writing a flurry of multiple resumes 

and editing and re-editing multiple cover letters

I've discovered an interesting fact about myself.

Turns out, I don't really have anything that I'm really good at.

No, no, don't take that to mean I think I suck.

Because, I'm a created being and God has gifted me uniquely. 

What I allude to is that I don't really have a strong skill in anything.

Sure, I like running and sewing and scrapbooking,

but, think about it, those aren't exactly things you put in your resume.

I don't really have anything to brag about myself in the job market

Again, NOT saying I'm a terrible person with no abilities.

I just don't have worldly bragging rights in anything.

Which, for me, is a good thing.

Why?

Because, I am a prideful person.

And I stumble a lot in that pride.

For instance, when I accomplish something

I tend to glorify...me.

Yeah, not good.

I really, honestly think if I had any spectacular skill

for me, it would become a problem.

I would take that skill and let it become my meaning in life.

Doing stuff well is good.

But not when doing that something becomes the end goal.

When I have bragging rights, who does it benefit?

Well, mostly, ME

(i.e. the person who did the awesome something)

So, while I can't boast of my amazing job-oriented gifts

I can rest in the fact that my talents lie elsewhere

In places where I don't have to one-up anyone

to feel good about myself.