Give Thanks in all circumstances.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
by Sharon Dunn
One of my goals this year has been to stop comparing myself to others. I really think it gives Satan a stronghold in my life. I'm trying to catch myself when I find myself comparing in relationships, in what I own, in health, in achievements and with where my adult children are in their lives. When I start listening to that tape playing in my head, I find that it happens a lot.
The strongest weapon I have found against comparison is gratitude. When my mind is occupied with what other people have, I miss out on God's abundant provision in my life. Focusing on big things like being cancer free is a good place to start. But I also think it is the little gifts that God gives every day that can help me flip the script on comparing myself to others. At the end of the day when I lay down to go to sleep, I ask myself what was good about the day. The list is abundant: a baby's smile, a friendly dog, a meaningful conversation with a friend or stranger, clothes or jewelry that made me feel pretty, the sun on my skin, a good book, watching the snow fall from inside my cozy house. I could add so much more to that list.
How about you? What are some of the little things you are grateful for? Maybe there is something big in your life that you are celebrating in this season of gratitude. Leave a comment along with your email address. I will be giving several randomly chosen readers copies of the three Christmas books I've written. Alaskan Christmas Target, Christmas Hostage, and Tasha's Christmas Wish (USA only).
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