In this series we’ve talked about how easy it is to compare yourself to others, how you can combat comparison by finding your gifts and how you can put your gifts into practice for the benefit of others. In this final post, I’d like to look at verses 6 and 7 of 1 Corinthians 12: […] Read more…
How to Be Yourself
When You Wish You Were Everybody Else (Part 3)
It’s much easier to stop comparing yourself to others once you discover how God has gifted you for service. Everyone is unique and we each have a special combination of gifts that the Spirit works in us in order to encourage and build up the people in your life! Let’s look at verse 5 of […] Read more…
When You Wish You Were Everybody Else (Part 2)
Yesterday I shared how constantly playing the comparison game causes me to feel dissatisfied and insignificant. I love what Anna said in the comments: “comparison robs us of joy and the ability to fully follow the path God laid out for us.” How do we combat these feelings of discouragement and just enjoy being ourselves? […] Read more…
When You Wish You Were Everybody Else – How I Found God’s Will for My Life
Ever find yourself thinking the grass really is greener on the other side? Often I find myself comparing my blog, parenting skills, talents and personality to others who I wish I could emulate. This of course ends in discouragement and dissatisfaction! There are so many things that I try to do and be in order […] Read more…