“Other people always seemed better than me – more confident, more at ease…I only knew how I felt and how others looked.” Anonymous
As I came to meet and know their parents I quickly learned there was another single woman on the block struggling to raise her daughter without child support, a family down the street had a son with a serious illness, and my next door neighbors were filing for divorce. Although not happy to learn of other’s misfortunes, I was able to join in pray for the single mother, little boy who was ill, and the three young kids next door as their parents struggled in their relationship. But, in addition, I learned to be grateful for my problems that were nowhere near as serious as others. Now I’m learning that comparing my insides to other's outsides can be deceiving. It’s natural to want to hold our lives in place for bystanders, or even casual acquaintances, by using a sort of hairspray for our outsides. But on the inside we all have things we’re dealing with.
Are you envious of others who seem to have it all together? Does your life look dismal by comparison? What can you do today to curb the desire to compare and be grateful for life’s challenges? Lord, thank You for the challenges I have and the help you offer to face them anew each day. Amen “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so you can endure it.” I Corinthians 10:13 What are your thoughts? Libby
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WelcomeI love the wisdom of the ages gleaned from relevant quotes. In them there is a connection to the human experience that crosses all borders. Join me as I relate my personal experiences, and link the wisdom of the quote to the Source of all wisdom: God's Word, the Bible. Enjoy, Libby Categories
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