dare to compare? you shouldn't!!

Not that we dare to classify or compare ourselves with some of those who are commending themselves. But when they measure themselves by one another and compare themselves with one another, they are without understanding.

2 Corinthians 10:12

Do you ever compare yourself to others and feel like you don’t quite measure up, that you are not as smart, pretty, personable or Christian as they are?

If you answered that with a “no”, I don’t think you are being honest with yourself.

I know that I often look at stuff or characteristics that my friends have and get a little envious, because it is so easy to think that if I had more or knew more, I’d be secure.

It’s a foolish comparison, as all comparisons are, yet don’t we do it all the time?

If only I was like her…if only I had a house like hers, a husband like hers, a job like hers…if only my children behaved like hers…

If only <insert comparison here>, then I’d feel significant, satisfied and secure.

If only . . . 

The truth is, even people who “have it all” still struggle with feelings of insecurity.

We must remember that God loves us, He made us who we are, what we are, every part, every hair, and He loves US.

He loves us beyond measure – we can’t even fathom the love He has for us.

We are so loved.

Isn’t that a great way to start a Monday?

Have a blessed day!