Unhealthy Comparison

Hey Readers,

It has been a while since I wrote a blog. But I would like to share this devotional I received 2 weeks ago about making unhealthy comparisons. I thought it was very timely and important to share. Read on...

They measure themselves by themselves 2 Corinthians 10:12 (NIV)

A certain level of competitiveness is good. You need it. When children enter a spelling contest they study harder and learn more because they’re going to compete. They know academic prowess is about to be challenged and they get ready for it because we like to win. But when your competitiveness makes you feel “less than” or “better than” another person, it’s gone to far. Paul writes “when they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise. We, however will not boast beyond proper limits, but will confine our boasting to the sphere of service God has assigned to us 12-13).

 To evaluate your success accurately you must first understand your God-given purpose. When you play on a team your position determines your purpose. Attackers and Defenders have different skills, but to win the team need both. The defender who keeps the opposing team from scoring is just as valuable as the attacker who scores. One ma get more applause than the other, but victory belongs to them all. When you keep comparing yourself with others you’re denied a sense of accomplishment, because you’ve made the benchmark to be like somebody else.No, they are playing a different position.

They have a different purpose. They have a different skill set designed to fulfill the role God has given them. God gives you everything you need for the position you play and the purpose you have. What a liberating truth! And God, who gave others the ability to excel at what they do will do the same for you when you learn to focus on him, not them.

(Adopted from Chicas in Christ Daily Devotionals Author Crystal Gareave)

Remember we all have different purposes...keep focus on the path God has set you on. If you are not yet saved, please feel free to whisper this prayer and welcome God in your life:

Dear God,

I come to You...I am a sinner and I have done wrong. I am asking you to forgive me and to come into my heart. Today, I choose to walk in Your authority. I know I can do this. You are God and You are Supreme and Mighty in all You do. Take my life and have Your way with it.

Amen