If you’re in the habit of comparing yourself to others or measuring your worth by what someone else has or does, I’m here to tell you—stop.
The problem with comparison is that it makes what you have seem less valuable. When you measure your life against someone else’s, you stop seeing yourself through God’s eyes. You start believing you’re falling short because, by their standards, you’re not where you “should” be.
It’s like ordering a steak dinner, perfectly cooked, with all your favorite sides. But then you see the table next to you, where someone else is eating salmon, and suddenly, your meal doesn’t seem as good. Nothing about your meal changed—only your perspective. The same thing happens when you compare your car, your job, or even your calling to someone else’s. You begin to believe what they have is better, and what God gave you isn’t enough.
But who told you that? Certainly not God.
I remember trying out for my high school basketball team. The moment I stepped into the gym, I scanned the room, sizing up every other point guard. I watched their every move—who was faster, who could jump higher, who had better ball-handling skills. In my mind, I had already disqualified myself. I wasn’t measuring my potential; I was measuring my shortcomings. I focused so much on what I couldn’t do that I forgot about the skills I did have. It wasn’t until I shifted my mindset—until I stopped comparing and started trusting in the abilities God had given me—that everything changed. Not only did I make the team, but I became a starter.
And isn’t that what we do in life? We waste time focusing on what others are doing instead of using what God has given us.
The world is full of copycats—people trying to look, act, and live like someone else. Imitation may be a form of flattery, but God didn’t create you to be a replica. He created you to be you. There’s only one you, and that’s exactly how God intended it.
Spiritually, this same issue exists. Some people chase after preachers, influencers, or leaders instead of seeking after God. Paul addressed this when he said,
“One of you says, ‘I follow Paul’; another, ‘I follow Apollos’; another, ‘I follow Cephas.’ Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you?" (1 Corinthians 1:12-13)
Far too often, we align ourselves with human leaders instead of with Jesus. But our calling isn’t to follow people—it’s to follow Him.
Look at David. When Saul tried to give him his armor before facing Goliath, it didn’t fit. Why? Because it wasn’t what God had equipped him with. Instead, David used what he had—his slingshot, his skill, and his faith. And that’s all he needed.
Some of us are trying to wear someone else’s armor. We’re forcing ourselves into a role, a lifestyle, or a calling that was never meant for us. But God doesn’t want you to be like someone else—He wants you to be like Jesus.
1 Corinthians 12:4-6 reminds us, “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone, it is the same God at work.”
God has placed something in you that no one else can carry out in the way He intended.
If you’re waiting for permission to step into what God has called you to do—here it is.
If you feel led to write a book, start writing.
If you feel called to start a business, take the first step.
If you want to be a teacher, a lawyer, a speaker—go after it.
Stop letting comparison hold you back. Everything you need, God has already put inside of you. He formed you with purpose, on purpose. Jeremiah 1:5 says, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.”
With God, you can do and be all things. Step into who He created you to be. Start today.
Pray With Me:
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for creating me with purpose. Forgive me for the times I’ve compared myself to others and doubted what You’ve placed inside of me. Help me to see myself the way You see me—chosen, loved, and equipped for the calling You’ve placed on my life. Give me the courage to walk in confidence, to embrace my gifts, and to trust that I am enough because You are enough. May my life bring You glory in all things.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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