The Cycle of Comparing

Okay women....do you ever get stuck in the pattern of comparing yourself to others?? It could consist of: what the other person is wearing, how pretty she is, how thin or how big she is, what type of car she has, the profession they are in, if they are dating and your not, what degree they received, there successes against yours, and so many more.

If I was to get raw and real....I could fit into every category I just shared. I'm just as human as the person reading this. I get so caught up in comparing myself to others who graduated college in four years where its taken me nine years all together. And thank God I'll be graduating in just three months. But I see my friends and acquaintances who have their masters, doctorate degrees, and a career. Then you have myself just finishing my undergrad. I am learning through this that I am finishing what I started many years ago! God calls us to complete what we have started even if it takes nine or twenty years! No shame or judgement. 

Another situation hits home so much. I compare my running to others and the way I look. I am so guilty of each of these things. I want to be a faster runner and look more fit. Its not easy at all. But my running has been slowed down due to injuries. I have had to learn to slow down and take care of my body. It has not been easy but is giving me new perspective on taking care of my body. I don't obsess about missing a day or two of working out. ITS OKAY!! God loves me and accepts me whether I run or not that day. Like today its icy outside, I will not be running outside. I'm not mentally freaking out because I know tomorrow is a new day and new choices. Be the best YOU that YOU can be!!! 

Those are just a couple things I have been challenged with lately. Take a moment and look at life and see what really matters. It doesn't matter who is doing what all that matters is that you are bettering yourself for the glory of Jesus and being the best YOU!!!

So my challenge for YOU today is take a deep breath and stop comparing!! BE WHO GOD CREATED YOU TO BE!!!! I'm breaking the same cycle with you! Lets run this race together!