Comparing Myself.

Hi.

I'm Jenny Free.

I have a problem.

I compare myself to others all.the.time.

I've already shared my struggle with contentment.

Comparing myself to others is another one of my major struggles

(oh yes...there is quite the list!)

This hit me like a ton of bricks today as I was stacking up myself against another one of my facebook friends.

Then it hit me just how often I do it!

And how it really promotes my negative 'self talk'.

Here's a sneak into my brain:

"Wow, she looks really pretty!"

I wish I looked like that, I look so bad, I need to lose weight, get new clothes, tame this frizzy hair...ugh....I'm sooo ugly.

"Her house is so amazing and organized"

I wish I had those natural skills. My house looks like a pit. I'm such an awful wife. I need to do better...

"She knows so much about the Bible!"

Why can't I know that much?! Maybe because I don't make the time. Gosh, I'm an awful Christian...I need to be more like her....

"Wow! My friend is really losing weight!"

I need to lose weight, Im so fat. Ughh.... I can't believe my husband can even LOOK at me!

Yada, yada, yada....

The list can go on forever.

This is not healthy!

God does not want us stacking ourselves up, then beating ourselves down for our failures!

Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won't need to compare yourself to anyone else. Galatians 6:4 This verse speaks volumes! We are each assigned to our own mission in this world. We need to put our everything into that mission. If we are doing our best in that, we can't compare ourselves to others! They don't have the same unique assignment! God created each of us in His own unique way for His own unique purpose. I was created with red, frizzy hair for a reason. I need to embrace it. God has given me a 'laid back attitude' with my home to create a relaxed atmosphere. God has given trials (weight problems, health problems, losses, etc.) to help minister to others. I can look at all these things as flaws, or know that they are part of what makes me who I am. Other woman were created uniquely, and while the outside may seem perfect, it isn't. No one has a perfect life. If we compare ourselves to 'perfection' we will ALWAYS be disappointed in ourselves. I know, for today I am going to focus on Galatians 6:4 and work hard to be the best I can be in MY assignment of life. There are many amazing women in this world that inspire me, and I thank God for them. But God does not want us to think less of ourselves because of them. I hope this relates to someone out there....or maybe I'm the only one who struggles with this.... I hope you all have a fantastic weekend!