There are many ways I compare myself to others, but in this episode, I discuss the first four that women tend to struggle with.

Episode #47 is the first in a two-part encore series where I'll examine some of the top ways I tend to compare myself to others. I'll discuss how I’m learning to combat these traps and what Scripture says to encourage us—or convict us if needed. I hope you’ll find some new motivations and practical tips for ditching the comparison ritual. Make sure you tune in to episode #48 to hear the rest.

In today's episode, we'll examine the first four ways I compare myself to others, what they can look like, and what they truly say about my confidence in God.

• My appearance - I'm learning to only compare myself to the me I was yesterday.
• My ministry - Gift envy is a real thing. However, I'm responsible for investing what little or much God has chosen to give me.
• My marriage - The grass is only greener where I tend and water it.
• My personality and abilities - Some of these are within my control to change. But some are the ways God intends to reach a dying world through my uniqueness.

The only person you should compare yourself to is you yesterday

John Lee Dumas

Scriptures in this episode about comparison:

• 1 Corinthians 12:16-18
• Matthew 25:14-30
• Galatians 5:23

How tragic would it be to get to the end of my life and realize I spent it chasing down someone else’s?

Shelly Snead

For a free downloadable poem to help you avoid the comparison trap, click here.

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