Free From Comparison

(This is day 2 of a 31 day blog series titled Live Free.  )

Well, let me start by being real. I struggle with comparison and I’m almost 45 years old. For example, I may think:

* She’s fit. I’m flabby.

* She’s popular. I’m not.

* She’s got it made. I’ll never be as talented.

* I’m so glad I look young for my age.

I know I shouldn’t compare, but the truth is I do. And when I do, I get stuck. I either think I’m doing better than others (pride), or I think I suck (self-pity). And that is no way to live free.

In order for me to live free from comparison, I have to remember who I am.

Unique.  The only me among billions.  I am fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139: 14) Created by God, on purpose, because He loves me just as I am.

Accepting this truth helps me live a life of  freedom.

So what does my unique look like?

* I love chips and salsa way too much.

* I’m silly and I love creative play.

* I’m easily distracted, forgetful and often self critical.

* I “think” way more than I actually “do”.

* I look for beauty in the simple things of life.

Today I’m on the lookout for ways I can be free from comparison by embracing my own uniqueness.

Want to join me in living free? 🙂

Q4U: What is one thing unique about YOU? Please share in the comments or on my Facebook page. I really do want to know.

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