UnPerfect - Experience God and Fully Live the Life I'm In
Hey, Sister. Are you frustrated that life hasn’t turned out the way you planned? Do you wonder if abundant life is possible on this side of eternity? I’ve been where you are, and girl, do I have some hope to share with you! Welcome to UnPerfect. I’m Shelly Snead, and each Tuesday I bring you stories from my real life - the hilarious AND the hard - and hope-giving truth from the Bible. I am honest about my jacked-upness while still confident in my Jesus. We'll chat about practical ways to experience God and fully live the life we're in - amid difficult circumstances and brokenness. On Fridays, listen in as I chat with faith-filled guests on "Fridays With Friends." Join us on a journey of authentic faith in the midst of "hard" with plenty of laughter on the side. Together, let’s find glimpses of God’s glory in the now and the not-yet.
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UnPerfect - Experience God and Fully Live the Life I'm In
7 Ways I Compare Myself to Others: Choosing Contentment (2)
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When I compare myself to others, I allow myself to be robbed of much more than joy. Comparison robs me of my God-given identity, my time, and my ability to live FULLY in my present reality. Welcome to part 2 of this series.
In Episode #47, I discussed the first 4 ways I compare myself to others:
- My appearance – I’m learning to only compare myself to the me I was yesterday.
- My ministry – Gift envy is a real thing. However, I’m responsible for investing what little or much God has chosen to give me.
- My marriage – The grass is only greener where I tend and water it.
- My personality and abilities – Some of these are within my control to change. But some are the ways God intends to reach a dying world through my uniqueness.
In today's episode, I discuss 3 more ways I compare myself to others. Which ones resonate with you?
- My children
- My life circumstances
- My physical possessions
Some Scriptures used in this episode give more insight into the times I compare myself to others:
Finally, three ideas for combatting comparison are discussed. Listen in to hear how to implement them in your own life.
Want to explore breaking free from comparison and other hurdles that keep us from fully living the lives we've been dealt? Check out Embracing UnPerfect here.
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