Comparison. Comparison is something that can be detrimental to your self confidence. By comparing yourself to others, you can do yourself a huge disservice. But, I am sure this isn't something you are intentionally doing. It may just happen without realizing it. It's a common thing, and a lot of people struggle with it.
What does the Bible say about comparison? 2 Corinthians 10:12 ESV 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. I also like this next verse even more. 2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV My grace is sufficient for you. For my power is made perfect in weakness. I really like the first verse, because it reminds me not to compare myself to others. I've learned, that there will always be someone that is smarter, prettier, and more talented than me. That's okay. God has blessed me in other areas and made me perfect in His eyes. I love the second verse, because even in my weakest places, my God is POWERFUL. The same is for you. Isn't it wonderful that even in your weakest places, you are strong? I know a lot of people that feel unworthy and inadequate. More teenagers than anything, but adults really can struggle with it too. It's so sad to watch because you can tell in the way people carry themselves, speak, and perform actions that they aren't confident in themselves. Comparison is a thief of joy. As I am writing this, I have one or two girls specifically in mind. One girl is constantly downing herself. She doesn't see herself in the way everyone else sees her. She is beautiful and has so much going for her, but she is so insecure. She doesn't see her beauty. Comparison could be thinking to yourself, "I am not as equally attractive." "There are other people smarter than me." "My friend achieved a goal in a couple weeks that I have been working so hard on for years." "Why did they find a partner to spend the rest of their life with, and I can't?" If you don't get anything else from this blog post, get this next thing. You can not feel contentment, until you kill comparison. We need to swap all these lies with the truth. You are made perfect. You are smart. You are talented. You have a beautiful future ahead. Let God work through you. Compliment, don't compare. Encourage others. Show kindness. Be confident that you are the son or daughter of Christ. Nobody can take that away from you. Don't conform to the ways of the world. What does the world want you to believe? That you aren't good enough? That you're a horrible person? What does God want you to believe? Look to Christ Jesus for the truth and for guidance. Find your worth in Him, because He calls you lovely and beautiful. Until next time, Ali b. ❤️
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Molly M
10/12/2017 05:50:15 am
Love this Ali!❤️
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Ali b
10/12/2017 01:13:03 pm
Thanks, Molly!! I love you!
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Patricia Cook
10/12/2017 08:10:53 pm
You are gifted with an amazing insight on what people need to hear. Keep on writing because someone out there really needs to hear it. Love you
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Ali b.
10/12/2017 08:17:56 pm
Awe, thank you!! I love you, mawmaw!! ??
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Martina
10/15/2017 05:47:34 pm
God created us all in his own emage , he Loves us just the way we are, tou are du right sweety..l
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Ali b.
10/17/2017 08:38:08 pm
Thank you, Martina!! You are so right!! :-)
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