When it's okay to compare...
When it's okay to compare...
I do it all the time, maybe not out loud but in the spaces of my mind and in the reflection of my mirror.
What you see is not what you get. When I look on the mirror I see an insecure person who is far from perfect.
What I see in others is what I want to see when I look at myself and my heart, but so often I only see the ugly mess that lies deep in my heart. I see the chains holding me back from the person God wants me to be. I look at a heart that desires to do Gods will, but a mind and world that keep me caged up.
I often look in the mirror and see a person staring back saying "you're not good enough, smart enough, strong enough." I see what I've convinced myself others must see.
I spend time wondering how I could be be more fun, patient, loving, etc. I aspire to be better, but not in a way that I was designed to be better.
My desires aren't always Godly and are more often driven from coveting what others have and wanting them for myself in an envious and jealous way. This is when comparing leads to darkness.
No one wins in that game, I loose cause God hasn't created me to be them and they loose cause I'm not appreciating the uniqueness God has designed in them.
Comparing someone else life with mine only puts me in a place where I get angry and resentful. I become bitter and complain about what I don't have, meanwhile forgetting what I do have.
There is onIy one way to win the comparison game. I realize that comparing can be a good thing. If I spend my time comparing myself to Godly women who serve and honor the Lord with their time, talents, and hearts I actually benefit. Though God may not use me the same way he uses them, I can compare where they've been with where they are and be encouraged in knowing God will grow me and equip me in His timing.
It's when I compare with a lustful heart that I end with a hardened and burdened heart. When I compare to the One who knows me and designed me I feel peace and encouragement that I'm on His path for my life. It's only when I look through God lenses that I can clearly see a reflection that resembles Him.
Put your God lenses on and be ready to see Jesus and start comparing what He wants for your life!
I do it all the time, maybe not out loud but in the spaces of my mind and in the reflection of my mirror.
What you see is not what you get. When I look on the mirror I see an insecure person who is far from perfect.
What I see in others is what I want to see when I look at myself and my heart, but so often I only see the ugly mess that lies deep in my heart. I see the chains holding me back from the person God wants me to be. I look at a heart that desires to do Gods will, but a mind and world that keep me caged up.
I often look in the mirror and see a person staring back saying "you're not good enough, smart enough, strong enough." I see what I've convinced myself others must see.
I spend time wondering how I could be be more fun, patient, loving, etc. I aspire to be better, but not in a way that I was designed to be better.
My desires aren't always Godly and are more often driven from coveting what others have and wanting them for myself in an envious and jealous way. This is when comparing leads to darkness.
No one wins in that game, I loose cause God hasn't created me to be them and they loose cause I'm not appreciating the uniqueness God has designed in them.
Comparing someone else life with mine only puts me in a place where I get angry and resentful. I become bitter and complain about what I don't have, meanwhile forgetting what I do have.
There is onIy one way to win the comparison game. I realize that comparing can be a good thing. If I spend my time comparing myself to Godly women who serve and honor the Lord with their time, talents, and hearts I actually benefit. Though God may not use me the same way he uses them, I can compare where they've been with where they are and be encouraged in knowing God will grow me and equip me in His timing.
It's when I compare with a lustful heart that I end with a hardened and burdened heart. When I compare to the One who knows me and designed me I feel peace and encouragement that I'm on His path for my life. It's only when I look through God lenses that I can clearly see a reflection that resembles Him.
Put your God lenses on and be ready to see Jesus and start comparing what He wants for your life!
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