Are You Like This Too? 🫣

Do you know what I would really like to have?

Okay, I’m not going to say: “A big designer handbag, a luxury watch, or a vacation in the Maldives.” Although… I probably wouldn’t turn down that vacation either, haha.

But what I would really love is TIME. More time.

And when I see people on the weekend taking a relaxed day trip or simply sitting together and enjoying life, I have to admit… I sometimes feel a little jealous. I’ll be honest about that.

Can you relate to that somehow?

You have what you always dreamed of — and yet, something still feels missing.

You have something beautiful — and yet, you notice what others have.

You are actually grateful — and yet, you still feel restless.

And then this thought quietly creeps in: “If I only had THAT too, THEN I would finally be satisfied.”

Careful… the Bible is about to challenge us here 🤭:

“You must not covet your neighbor’s house. You must not covet your neighbor’s wife, male or female servant, ox or donkey, or anything else that belongs to your neighbor” (Exodus 20:17).  

This commandment is different from the others in some ways.

It does not focus on what you do. It focuses on what you desire inside.

Your wishes. Your comparisons. Your longings.

And that is exactly why it may speak to us today more than ever.

We live in a world where you constantly see how other people’s lives appear better. Their relationships seem happier. Their bodies look better. Their success seems greater.

And without even realizing it, your heart begins to compare.

And comparison has an effect: It steals your joy for what you already have.

Careful — Paul challenges us today too 😉. He said:

“I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances” (Philippians 4:11 NIV).  

Learned.

That means contentment does not always come naturally. It is a choice. A practice.

If you are always looking at what you are missing, you will overlook what you already have.

Today, pay attention to the moments when you find yourself comparing. Then, pause for a moment, and name the things you are grateful for right now.

Comparison steals your peace, gratitude brings it back.

You are a miracle!