The following is taken from Joyce Meyers’ “Closer To God Each Day Devotional.” When I read it this morning, it really ministered to me and I sensed the Holy Spirit wanted me to send it out to you. ☺
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Avoid Comparisons
…When they measure themselves with themselves and compare themselves with one another, they are without understanding and behave unwisely.
2 Corinthians 10:12
If you’ve dealt with insecurity in your life, an important key to overcoming that insecurity is this: Never compare yourself with anyone else because it invites feelings of inferiority.
I really want to encourage you to stop comparing yourself with other people about how you look, what position you occupy, or how long you pray. Comparison puts the focus on self and thwarts God’s plan for your life.
In the same way, we would be wise to avoid comparing our trials to those of other people. You may be going through something difficult, but don’t look at somebody else and say, “Why is all this happening to me while you’ve got it so easy?”
Jesus revealed to Peter ahead of time some of the suffering he would go through. Peter immediately wanted to compare his suffering and his lot in life with somebody else’s by saying, “What about this man?” Jesus answered by saying, “If I want him to stay (survive, live) until I come, what is that to you? [What concern is it of yours?] You follow Me!” (John 21:22).
That is His answer to us also. We are not called to compare, only to comply to His will for us.
God wants you to know that you are unique and He has an individualized, specialized plan for your life.
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God bless,
Mark