Do you ever compare yourself to others? Do you find yourself feeling envious because they seem to have it better than you? Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt famously said, “Comparison is the thief of joy”. And it really is. When we compare ourselves with others, it steals our […]
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5 Ways to Edge Out Envy
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30 Does the green-eyed monster of envy ever enter into your life? We all have a tendency to compare ourselves to others and, oftentimes, envy is the result. We want […]
Comparison Steals Our Joy
“Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else.” Galatians 6:4 Often when I’m feeling like I have gotten to a good place in my life, along comes someone that seems like they […]
Celestial Contentment
“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being […]
Making Insecurity Insignificant
Do you sometimes feel insecure about who you are and where you are going in life? Insecurity is defined as a significant lack of self-confidence, a strong fear of others’ disapproval or rejection, or a chronic sense of inferiority. It involves a deep sense of […]