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| Are you always trying to measure up to others? |
Growing up, and even as an adult, I was always comparing myself to others. I don't know about you, but I could never measure up. Clothes, hair, intelligence, abilities... it didn't matter. I had myself under a microscope seeing every fault but never seeing the good. This kept me in a constant state of discouragement and feeling inferior to everyone.
When we grow up in an environment where individuality isn't celebrated or encouraged, it's very difficult to see ourselves as valuable. I don't blame my parents, I know they did the best they could with what they had. Particularly because, they probably didn't get the encouragement they needed as children either.
I am so thankful today for the gift of God's Word that speaks truth into my life. That is the only way I can keep my head on straight. To see myself, the good, bad and the ugly; knowing that makes me who I am. God knows my weaknesses and my strengths. And if I turn them all over to Him, He can use them to do something wonderful.
Be intentional. Be committed. To walk according to God's Truth. Finding His promises and declaring them over our life each and every day will keep us in the right frame of mind, appreciating ourselves in the big scheme of God's plan. Our standards can only be His standards for our life and for what He designed us to be and do.
When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise. ~ 2 Corinthians 10:12
Do you struggle with feelings of inferiority? How are you working through that?
It's time for some great worship music to celebrate who we are! Turn up your speakers and get set free from inferiority with I Know Who I Am by Israel Houghton http://youtu.be/y3UOCVkYWIY