Do you ever compare yourself to others?

Today, I just want to show you how weak I can be too. How human. đ
I was scheduled to speak at a wonderful eventâthen suddenly, another speaker was added. A young woman who, ironically, looked a lot like me and had a very similar preaching style.
When I found out, I had just woken up, hadnât spent any time with God yet, and was just⌠human. And: âNow the works of the flesh are evident: âŚjealousy.â (Galatians 5:19-20 ESV)Â
I saw how many followers she had on social media and instantly felt intimidated. Yes, Iâve been there too. đ¤ˇââď¸
My thoughts started spinning in every direction⌠and I began to feel insecureâuntil I shouted âSTOP! This is all nonsense. Or rather, itâs all just human!â Yes, itâs true: âNow the works of the flesh are evident: âŚjealousy.â (Galatians 5:19-20 ESV)
And Paul also says in this passage, âBut I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.â (Galatians 5:16 ESV)
In plain terms: âWake up before you react!â
Let Godâs Spirit leadâbecause He can take that jealousy away! Yes, He can take away your envy and give you clarity instead!
Of course, itâs healthy to ask yourself honest questions sometimes, like: âCould it be that I havenât been faithfully carrying out the mission God gave meâand now He wants to keep moving forward by sending someone new?â đŹ And then to remember: âOh rightâitâs about people, not about my ego!â
THATâS when we can see what God may be doing. In my case: He wanted us to stand on that stage TOGETHERâas a TEAMâto witness EVEN GREATER miracles!
This. Right here. This is where God wants to reach your heart! â¤ď¸â¤ď¸
God has given EACH of us a unique giftânot to be âbetter,â but to be FAITHFUL.
And as for comparing ourselves⌠Let's go ahead and stop that, okay? đ
Where in your life do you need to let that goâand simply continue being faithful with what God has given YOU?
You are a miracle!

