Fair and Just (Copy)

But they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise (2 Corinthians 10:12 KJV)

Comparing ourselves with others! We all do it in one form or another. We want to be better, stronger, more beautiful, more gifted. It’s part of human nature to compare and be competitive, and for some it becomes a deeply ingrained habit.

 It’s important to understand that the Lord works differently with each of us. Sometimes what’s good for one person isn’t good for another, so we can’t compare and wonder why some people seem to have it so easy, while others don’t. The Lord is fair and just and above all loving. He knows what’s best for you, and He has your best interests at heart.

We are each a necessary part of God’s magnificent, vast, overall plan. From our perspective, we can’t see how we fit in with the overall fabric of life and the balance of the universe, but someday we will see how perfect it all is. Then we’ll understand His reasons for making us the way He did, and we’ll be thankful.

He made everyone different. There’s nobody else in the world just like you or me. We are each His unique creation, He loves us, and He made us the way He did for a good reason. He’s happy with the way He made us, and we should be happy and thankful too. [1]

Comparison is the thief of joy and the stretcher of truth. Comparison says, “I am ill-equipped for the task at hand.” The truth is God has given me everything I need for the plans he has set before me. The truth of his word says that he prepared us for good works, and every good thing comes from him. - Author unknown 

[1] Anchor Freedom from Comparison