Humility?

NOT something I have much of. God is hammering me with it these days.
If you have read my previous posts, my fishing adventures held lots of opportunities this Fall. The biggest deal was leading the Angler fo the Year points going into the Championship a few weeks ago. I had a large lead that some described as a "lead pipe lock".
The Championship was held on one of my favorite lakes, at a time of year that I love. I was able to pre-fish plenty and was catching good fish. But after the event was over, the guy in 7th place for AOY passed me by. I finished 3rd or 4th for AOY. Once again missing my shot at the Southern Regionals in this trail.
Let's just say, I now know how Mac Brown of Texas felt Saturday night. His team was #1 in NCAA and had a real shot at the National Championship, but was beaten (ironically enough) by the #7 team in the country. Sounds famaliar.
In the past 10 years I have made the Regionals once. But have been in close contention several times, only to fall short, by a hair.
I mentioned previously that it just wasn't God's time before and maybe not this time either. Apparently not. It was very hard to deal with last weekend. I struggled with my pride. BUT, I have to back up and look at it from afar. It was not HIS plan, not now. My pride could not handle it, I guess.
Pride is a hard thing for all of us (especially Auburn fans these days). We live in a society where YOU are the most important thing. But, that is not what the Gospel tells us. God's love and will for me is the most important thing, and love for others, second.
Lord, help me become a more worthy adopted child. Help me to love you first and others second, me last. Thank you for loving me despite my short comings and pride !