This week has been one of reminding myself of one thing more than others: comparison is the thief of joy. I wrote about it last fall but have been reminded of it lately (and, as women, it comes up more than I think we’d care to admit).
I read a blog post this morning that touched on the subject:
Paul warns us that those who “measure themselves by themselves, and compare themselves with themselves, are not wise.” (2 Corinthians 10:12, NIV) Comparison will always leave us feeling like we don’t measure up. We can try to do more and be more, yet it’s never enough.
If only Eve had focused on who she was and what she had as a child of God. If only we could, too.
Yet, Satan wants us to focus on our flaws and feelings of inadequacy, then exhaust our energy figuring out how to hide them. But we don’t have to go along with his schemes. Instead we can recognize his lies, refute his temptations with truth, and focus our heart and our thoughts on God’s acceptance, security and significance. Then we can thank God for His provision and His promises that remind us of who we are in Him…(click on the link to read more)
It’s a good (but hard) thing to be reminded of and sharpened in. Remembering that what I do is to glorify God, not myself or appease others. That my affirmation has to come from Him and if I look for it in other places then I’ll only end up disappointed and lacking. And that I’m covered in the blood of Christ daily and am sought after by the Creator. Man.





