For the One Struggling with Comparison
A CONVERSATION ON COMPARISON
Me: “I’m having trouble.”
God: “Tell me more…”
(So I started to list all of the things I couldn’t do, making sure to name all of the people who did those things well.)
And God answered, “Oh. That’s an easy one. You’re having difficulty being those people because you’re you. Anything else we can solve together?”
Me: “Wait. Wait. Wait. I think you misunderstood me. I want to be as good as them. As a matter of fact, I’ll take the organization of _____ and the style of ______ and the charm of _____ and the realness of _____ and the interior decorating of _____. I am upset because I’m unable to be as good as all of those people in all of their best areas.”
God: “Mmmhmmm.”
Me: “What do you mean, Mmmmhmmm?”
God: “I mean that I hear you and I understand that you are disappointed.”
Me: “Okay, but are you going to do anything about it?”
God: “About what?”
Me: “About all of the things I’m not very good at and want to do well …”
God: “Oh. Umm. No. Your gifts aren’t broken. Remember the other gifts and talents I gave you? They are all great. You’re using them well. They are in good condition. Nothing around here needs fixing. So, we’re all set.”
Me: “You aren’t hearing me. I want her gifts.”
God: “Uh huh.”
Me: “But why can’t I have hers, too?”
God: “You can hear what you’re asking me. Right? Listen carefully. If those gifts were required for you to complete what I’ve asked you to do… I would have given you those gifts, too.”
Me: “So you’re saying I don’t need them?”
God: “Yes.”
Me: “And that I’m not missing out on them?”
God: “Correct.”
Me: “And that I should focus on what I can do well because those things are probably linked to what you have asked me to do?”
God: “Absolutely.”
If you need me today, I’ll be making a list of all of the things I do well… they might just reveal part of His plan.
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Even when there isn't noise around us, there is usually noise within us. The constant to-do lists that spin in our minds, the worry and wonder if we are doing a good job, and the need to stay two steps ahead of our families when we feel two steps behind keeps our minds routinely restless. So when quiet time with God isn't so quiet, and alone time is nearly nonexistent, how can we hear God speak?
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Meet Becky Thompson
I’m Becky Thompson. I’m the author of Hope Unfolding, Love Unending, Truth Unchanging, My Real Story, Midnight Mom Devotional (which I co-wrote with my own momma, Susan Pitts), and Peace. They’ve been USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and ECPA bestsellers. They’ve been on store shelves in Target, Walmart, Barnes and Noble, and even Cracker Barrel. Most importantly, they are connecting women to what Jesus says is true.
I began writing online in 2013 when I created a small fashion blog which grew dramatically in just one year. After one of my articles went viral, I found myself with a large following and opportunities I hadn’t imagined.
In 2016 I founded the Midnight Mom Devotional Community on Facebook which I run with my momma. With one million moms joining together in nightly prayer, we are one of the largest nightly prayer movements in America. We invite you come join us!
I host the Revived Motherhood Podcast, which became one of the top Christian podcasts in America just weeks after it debuted. Season two releases soon!
In my day to day life, you’ll find me living just outside of Nashville, spending my time as a wife to my husband, Jared, and a momma to our three kids.
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