Life's Love Affair

You’ve heard and seen it everywhere, On Pinterest, books and everyone’s favourite quote and tagline and caption.

Comparison is the thief of Joy.

but I always wonder ,how do I not Compare and why should I not Compare, when my life is being lived out by others while I’m still praying for it and I have front row seat to watch them live it.

I’ve always been curious though if we’re always saying comparison is the thief of Joy. What is the bible saying and what truths can we have so when Comparison comes knocking we have them ready to fight back because let’s be honest

Comparison steals contentment, peace and purpose

It makes you lose sight of what you have that is good and laser focus on the what we don’t have and the things that are not working in our lives.

Whenever we want to compare ourselves, remember that

Envy is a silent rot

A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” – Proverbs 14:30 NIV

Comparison is often wrapped as envy of what we long for and that happens when we scroll through timelines. At first it’s Admiration but as time goes on, there’s this deep sense of resentment that comes with especially when it’s taking too long to happen for us.

You are wonderfully and purposefully made

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” – Psalm 139:14 NIV

When we forget who we are, whose we are. We  begin to crave for what others appear to be. We were all made for a purpose and Comparison fades when we understand who our maker is and our purpose.

Grace looks different on everyone

We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise.” – 2 Corinthians 10:12 NIV

There’s a peace that comes from knowing that your timeline is not delayed you’re exactly where God wants and needs you to be. Grace doesn’t follow a checklist, it follows a timeline that is tailor made for you.

How do we break free from Comparison

When the Comparison starts, here are some things that have helped me to Stay sane and move

1. Celebrate others without beating yourself down
2. Count your blessings, Take note of the Pockets of Joy that come along your day. They remind you that You’re loved and not forgotten
3. Speak truth over lies, whenever comparison tries to creep in fight it with truth that remind you of your worth
4. Take Social media breaks when you feel out of control.

Comparison might be the thief of Joy but yours don’t need to be stolen, because as believers we called to live freely, in joy and peace. When we fix our eyes on Jesus.

Joy finds it’s way back to us.

Let’s talk

Have you been in the Web of Comparison,  how did you break free. Let me know in the comments