The Danger of Comparisons

I saw this quote on Facebook on the danger of comparisons, the other day and it really got my mind spinning.

I fully agree with this quote.  I see it all the time.  I take my yuck and compare it to your very best and then I wallow in it until I can barely move until I’m stuck.  I can get stuck for hours, days, weeks and years. And I have been stuck for years.  What areas can I get stuck comparing myself in?  The, “Your kids are better behaved than mine”, “Your house is cleaner than mine”, “You’re skinnier than I am”, “I can’t do ____________ as well as you can”, “You’re a better Christian than I am” (as if that’s even possible, since it had nothing to do with any of us!). Oh my, I could go on and on.  The comparisons are never ending if I let them be.

It then got me thinking what would happen if I truly believed what God says about me? Would I feel the need to compare myself to others?  How different would my life be? Would I have peace like He says I can have? Would my joy be overflowing?

God, what do you say about me??

He says…

I am accepted…

I am God’s child ~ John 1:12

As a disciple, I am a friend of Jesus Christ ~ John 15:15

I have been justified ~ Romans 5:1

I am united with the Lord, and I am one with Him in spirit ~ 1 Corin. 6:17

I have been bought with a price, and I belong to God ~ 1 Corin. 6:19-20

I am a member of Christ’s body ~ 1 Corin. 12:27

I have been chosen by God and adopted as His child ~ Ephesians 1:3-8

I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins ~ Colossians 1:13-14

I am complete in Christ ~ Colossians 2:9-10

I have direct access to the throne of grace through Jesus Christ ~ Hebrews 4:14-16

 I am secure…

I am free from condemnation ~ Romans 8:1-2

I am assured that God works for my good in all circumstances ~ Romans 8:28

I am free from any condemnation brought against me, and I cannot be separated from the love of God ~ Romans 8:31-39

I have been established, anointed, and sealed by God ~ 2 Corin. 1:21-22

I am hidden with Christ in God ~ Colossians 3:1-4

I am confident that God will complete the good work He started in me ~ Philippians 1:6

I am a citizen of Heaven ~ Philippians 3:20

I have not been given the spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind ~ 2 Timothy 1:7

I am born of God, and the evil one cannot touch me ~ 1 John 5:18

 I am significant…

I am the branch of Jesus Christ, the true vine, and a channel of His life ~ John 15:5

I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit ~ John 15:16

I am God’s temple ~ 1 Corin. 3:16

I am a minister of reconciliation for God ~ 2 Corin.5:17-21

I am seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenly realm ~ Ephesians 2:6

I am God’s workmanship ~ Ephesians 2:10

I may approach God with freedom and confidence ~ Ephesians 3:12

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me ~ Philippians 4:13

THE MORE YOU REAFFIRM WHO YOU ARE IN CHRIST, the more your behavior will begin to reflect your true identity!

God thank you for showing me that I have become much more aware of who I am in YOU!  and God, please help me continue to wallow in what YOU say about me so I have no need of comparing myself to others!

Do you ever get stuck in the comparison trap?

Why not print these Who I am in Christ Scripture cards out and renew your mind daily in the truth of who you really are.

And why not create a Who I Really am in Christ journal and really hash these truths out with God?

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