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Do you ever compare yourself to other women and feel like you don’t measure up?
Maybe you feel think you’re not as smart, pretty, fun, organized or as good at _______ as they are.
I’m sharing my heart over at P31 today about how easy it is to think that if we had more or knew more, we’d be secure. But the truth is, even people who have it all still struggle with feelings of insecurity. The Bible opens with teh story of a woman who had everything but it still wasn’t enough (Genesis 2).
Even though God established Eve’s worth as His child; the crown of His creation and lavished her with gifts of intimacy, beauty, security, significance, and purpose – it wasn’t enough. Satan convinced Eve to take her eyes off what she did have and focus on what she didn’t have.
Have you also heard Satan’s whispers, saying you’re not all you could be — or should be?
Just like Eve, you and I have an enemy. The Bible calls him the father of lies, and tell us there is no truth in him (John 8:44). Interestingly, the meaning of the word lie is “a falsehood with the intent to deceive.”
Satan doesn’t just lie. He has intends to deceive us by getting us to take our eyes off of who we are and what we have in Christ. It’s exactly what he did with Eve:
“Then the eyes of both [Adam and Eve] were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.
Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden. But the Lord God called to the man, ‘Where are you?’
He answered, ‘I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid.’” (Gen. 3:7–11)
In response, God asks who told them they were naked. In other words, “Who told you that something is wrong with you?” By asking this, God made sure they knew someone was casting shame on them—and it wasn’t Him.
The enemy whispered lies into their hearts, causing them to move away from Him and from each other.
Satan’s intent for us is exactly the same as it was for Eve. He wants us to believe his deceptions and fall into the distraction of feeling inadequate, insecure and like we’ll never measure up. But we don’t have to go along with him. Instead we can pray, “Lord, help me recognize Satan’s lies, refuse his temptations and rely on Your truth about me instead.”
If we have put our trust in Jesus as our Savior, we can stand on the promises of who we are in Him. And when we are tempted to measure up, we can choose to focus “up” instead as we rely on these truths to remind our hearts of who you are in Christ.
I am accepted . . .
- I am God’s child. John 1:12
- I have been bought with a price and I belong to God. 1 Corinthians 6:19–20
- I have been chosen by God and adopted as His child. Ephesians 1:3–8
- I have direct access to the throne of grace through Jesus Christ. Hebrews 4:14–16
I am secure . . .
- I am assured that God works for my good in all circumstances. Romans 8:28
- I am free from condemnation. I cannot be separated from God’s love. Romans 8:31–39
- I have been established, anointed, and sealed by God. 2 Corinthians 1:21–22
- I am hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 3:1–4
- I am confident God will complete the good work He started in me. Philippians 1:6
- I have been given a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7
I am significant . . .
- I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit. John 15:16
- I am a minister of reconciliation for God. 2 Corinthians 5:17–21
- I am seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenly realm. Ephesians 2:6
- I am God’s workmanship. Ephesians 2:10
- I may approach God with freedom and confidence. Ephesians 3:12
- I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
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I struggle with confidence and significance. Thank you for reminding me that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Lord, help me recognize Satan’s lies, refuse his temptations and rely on Your truth about me instead.”
I needed that prayer today!
I am struggling lately with why I can’t lose some weight, be organized, have a clean house, be a patient mom and the list goes on. All of these promises bring me such encouragement. I loved your devotional this morning and the places in scripture I can turn to when I feel like I need reminding of these promises. Thank you!
I loved this reminder! It got me thinking about who God made me to be! Comparing myself to others can be such a trap! Especially when I try to be like them in ways that God never meant for me to be. I need to focus on God’s truth and not the lies the enemy is constantly whispering to me. I am God’s workmanship! Ephesians 2:10. Our good God does not make mistakes!
I just recently studied this is my bible study…I think it’s so hard as women not to compare ourselves. God doesn’t compare us, why should we? This is something we need to be reminded frequently. Thank you!
I love the affirmation and knowing that God created us to be who we are – we are loved. I want to live this out in a way that my children will understand these truths!
I am a child of God! I am a daughter of the One True King!! I am a princess of the Most High!!! What a wonderful truth to tuck into my heart to start the day.
Thank you so much for sharing your heart. I needed this today. Today is the first day of a medical treatments that I will receive weekly for the rest of my life. Two days ago, I was at the lowest point I’ve been since this journey started. In addition I felt guilty for feeling so low when so many others face even worse and untreatable medical scenarios. A sweet friend reminded me that we each have our burdens and challenges in life, and I shouldn’t compare mine to another’s but instead rely on God to be the finisher and perfected of my faith.
So Philippians 1:6 really hit home. I have to trust God to complete this work in me, and trust that He can and is working in and through whatever comes my way.
I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
This was such a great truth! God really showed me that I need to keep my eyes on the One that sets the standard, holds the standard and has brought me up to standard, rather than those that insist they are the standard.
Wow, Christina! This is great: “I need to keep my eyes on the One that sets the standard, holds the standard and has brought me up to standard, rather than those that insist they are the standard.” Much food for thought here! Thank you very much. May God continue to bless you richly!
Thank you so much for the devotional today. More often than not I find myself comparing and this was such an encouragement to me. I love Ephesians 2:10! I’ll be writing that out as a reminder to myself!
Thank you for reminding me of the truth that I am accepted and secure in Christ. I am holding onto that as I embrace some change and move toward his plans for me in my life, particularly my career, right now. I need that reminder to boost my confidence to pursue my writing dreams.
Thank you for your word this morning! Deception and comparison will suck the life out of you. Satan wants to steal our joy all the time. I struggle with this as does my daughter and it’s so hard not to compare, question, etc. Thank you for this devotion as a fantastic reminder that Satan is the real enemy. Help us to be strong in Christ!
My desire is to have God Confidence!
Satan doesn’t just lie. He intends to deceive us by getting us to take our eyes off of who we are and what we have in Christ. That statement makes things so clear for me. Many times what I am perceiving as real fact about my life and circumstances is just a deception of Satan to keep me in doubt and fear. God’s truth implanted in my heart will give me confidence to live a powerful and secure life. It’s good to know Satan’s devices because the truth will set me free.
Thank you, Karen. True statement: “Many times what I am perceiving as real fact about my life and circumstances is just a deception of Satan to keep me in doubt and fear.” May I also add, to keep us in the lie. Does that make sense? It could also be be lies from our own flesh and the world – two more enemies of God – our loving Heavenly Father. I so do not want to entertain those enemies. Please help me, Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. May God continue to bless you richly, Karen.
This was perfect – thank you for the lovely reminder not to compare ourselves to other’s when the only person who really matters is God in our lives – He knows us, accepts us and loves us no matter what. I love the reminders you added in the devotion of who we are in Christ. I will print these and put these up in my cubicle at work. And, I will share these with my daughter, who is 9, and well, being a girl going through changes can be tough. thank you.
After being up with my 8 month old twins at 2am, I couldn’t fall back asleep. So I checked my email, instead of checking Pinterest. I found myself drawn by the Spirit to read today’s devotional now, instead of with my morning coffee. Your devotional helped my mind reframe my comparisons of others into an authentic prayer for them and to restate God’s promises over my life. Thank you for sharing your wisdom & knowledge with me!
Wow, Tiffany! Reframing in your mind your comparisons of others into authentic prayer for them and restating God’s promises over your life is such a good idea! Thank you very much for sharing. May God continue to bless you richly.
Sometimes we get so buried in lies that we can’t see the Son, or his liberating truth. Thank you for pointing us back to the One who is our all in all, and the foundation of who we are. He is faithful. He never wavers.
Amen, Sue! Powerful! Thank you so much for sharing! May God continue to bless you richly!
I’d often think I’m not qualified to preach because I haven’t been through enough or someone else could minister better. However I’m beginning to realize that God has,placed in me what no one else has,to reach the ppl He has in my path. But in life it’s so easy to look at someone else’s yard & desire their green grass all to try and fit in, but God is showing me to truly appreciate what you have and if truth be told you wouldn’t have joy with those things because they aren’t you. So be OK with who you are and enjoy life. Thank you Renee for reminding us to enjoy our uniqueness.
Thank you, Nicole for sharing here. I really appreciate the phrase, “…you wouldn’t have joy with those things because they aren’t you.” Wow! What a thought to ponder before our loving Father God. I also appreciate the phrase, “… enjoy our uniqueness.” Why do we not do that more? I guess it goes back to the world, the devil and our flesh and their lies! Oh, my! Time to stop listening to them for good – though I know that is easier said than done – it is very possible with our loving Heavenly Father and His Holy Spirit. May God continue to bless you richly, Nicole.
Thank you for sharing your heart. No matter how old we are it seems we as women still struggle with feelings of inadequacy. Thank you for reminding us where our true worth comes from.