One of the best and biggest ways I have found to help me overcome comparison is confession. It’s the first step, in my opinion, to overcoming the comparison trap. The comparison trap is a killer. I limit my time on social media. When I feel comparison creeping in, which is often, I get low. Literally. Like in […]
When we entangle our lives around the presence of God Himself, when we keep our head down in what He has for us (rather than pop our heads up to see what others have going on) an overwhelming sense of fulfillment occurs. We begin to operate more effectively in our own God-given gifts and projects […]
Do you notice yourself growing envious or discontent? Mary Graham offers some practical and helpful steps in overcoming the comparison trap: When I notice I’m comparing myself to others or becoming too envious and discontent, I do two things that seem to get me back on track: one, I stay away from the internet. Nothing […]
When I am faced with the comparison trap, I like to celebrate the gifts that God has given me along with celebrating the gifts that He has given those who I might feel tempted to compare myself to. I’ve learned that there are enough gifts, abilities, blessing, providence, joy, opportunity, and love to go around […]
We all want to feel like we’re part of something bigger than ourselves. Here’s the deal: we already are. As disciples of Jesus, we’re players in the most epic drama of all time. Our story is our edge! Only we get to live it and tell it. I’d rather zone in on that 100% than […]
Lisa Leonard‘s thoughts on overcoming the comparison trap are quite simple: be yourself. I avoid the comparison trap by telling myself that the best thing I can be is ME. I’m imperfect, talented and have love to give. Being me, just as I am, is enough. – Lisa Leonard I don’t know about you, […]
It can be so easy for me to hop on social media, and immediately notice the success of others. It’s easy to do in real life, too. When I see someone excel, I am tempted to turn it back on myself, seeing all that I lack. What if I could make the choice to see others’ successes […]
I heard Whitney English speak at the 2014 Influence Conference. Her talk about failure and comparison was inspring. Here are a few key take-aways from her talk: What if failure can bring you to success? What if failure can bring glory to God? A common lie we believe: I need to look at what others […]
Katie loves her friends, neighbors, family, church family, and women online with her whole heart. She encourages others in the places they are, and is always willing to share about what the Lord is doing in her heart. How does she overcome the comparison trap? I think it starts with sitting down with the Lord […]
The biggest way I fight the comparison trap, which is SO utterly real, is honestly prayer and praise. First – I spend a little time really praising God for what He has done for me. I thank him that He’s drawn the lines in pleasant places for me and then I list what those lines […]
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