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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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Oh, if only i could remember who I am according to Christ on a daily basis!!!!
Yeah, Reesa! So be it! We have Holy Spirit to remind us, to strengthen us, and to come alongside against the enemy, the world, the flesh and their lies! Praise God! Thank You, Jesus! May God continue to bless you richly.
I often compare myself to others. Thank you for reminding me to look to the true goal.
Thank you for encouraging my not so confident heart this morning! I was doing some comparing of myself just last night and forgot that I need to rely on God and know that I am perfect in His eyes until after reading your wonderful devotion this morning. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me Phil 4:13
Thank you for your words! They spoke directly to my heart. I fall into the comparison trap all too often. Thank you for the bookmark and the reminder of God’s promises in His Word. Today I am clinging to Philippians 1:6 and trusting God to continue on to completion His good work in me. Thanks again.
The truth is my brokenness is a lie that Satan wants me to continue to believe. Real truth is I have been made whole by my belief and faith in Jesus Christ.
Amen, Jennifer – to the Truth! Praise God! May we all rest and grow in that. May God continue to bless you richly.
The comparison game is deadly! I’ve been trying to overcome it for some time—and there is no reason to compare. I am unique because God made me that way. I’m trying to remind myself to stop believing Satan’s lies and know who I am in Christ
Yes, Julie! Thank you very much. I especially appreciate the phrase: “there is no reason to compare.” There really isn’t is there? Must think on that. 🙂 Just a reminder that there are lies from the world and form our own flesh. 🙁 We must focus on The Truth and cling The Truth Himself, Jesus Christ. 🙂 May God continue to bless you richly.
I can do all things through the Lord who strengthens me.
I am a daughter of God and good enough for him!
Thank you for your uplifting devotional. These words are truly encouraging to me!
I remember having all those “not good enough” thoughts and now I see my adult daughter struggling with these thoughts too. Thank you for dedicating yourself to the Lord to help so many ladies grow stronger in their faith!
Thank you ~ I am a child of God and He loves me now matter what…. He is who fills me, loves me, strengthens me . I am loved no MATTER who I am or what I have done. I am HIS!
Such a great reminder of how God sees us!
Thank you! I woke up measuring myself this morning. This is exactly the reassurance I needed. To reaffirm that I am God’s child. My focus was redirected.
Started my day this morning with a heart full of worry. That’s not so unusual for me. But reading this has reminded me of my strength. The strength I have because of who Christ is. I only need to call on Him, and now I can handle the day ahead. Thank you!
What an amazing reminder amidst the things that are happening in my newly married life. It is so easy to look at couples starting out and think they have it all together and wonder why we are struggling. Renting to pay off debt first and then buying a house vs seeing new couples buy houses and “start off well” has been a struggle of mine lately as I want a place to call my own. This devotional really helped me to remember that we are on our own path with God and not someone else’s path.
“…we are on our own path with God and not someone else’s path.” What a great reminder, Mandy. Thank you very much. May God continue to bless you richly!
Wow! The timing of this message was perfect. Just this weekend, something sent me into a downward spiral. Deep down I know it’s the enemy just trying to beat me down. But when my feelings take over, it can be so hard to climb out of that rut. The you so much for sharing this beautiful message.
This couldn’t have come at a better time. I was just dreaming–literally-of how I fall short at work. I want to do more and be better. Lord Jesus, please help me to stop comparing myself to others and to follow the path you have laid before me. Amen
Thank you for the encouragement. It really spoke to me this morning. May God bless you as you continue to speak his truths and speak into the lives of women everywhere.
I was so deeply moved by your message about comparing ourselves, but mostly the “who I am” statements . I struggle with this daily, and have just began my healing journey. I am an incest survivor and have had many negative messages instilled in me quite contrary to what these statements affirm that I am. I do like these much better, however, trusting and believing the validity of them is another matter. As I said, I am just beginning what I’m sure will be a long road to healing, wholeness, and hopefully fullness in Christ.
I would so dearly love to be blessed as a recipient of your book, and although I doubt I would win, I will still pray for favor. I pray you are blessed with all you do in your ministry. It is obvious that you tough lives, for I am a life that was changed by just this message. Thank you. God bless
Praying for you, Cindi! Father God, thank You for speaking to Cindi through Renee’s message. Please consistently remind her of who she is in You and because of You – because of Jesus and His death, burial and resurrection. May the lies/lying voices be silenced and Truth prevail in her mind and in her heart. Thank You, Father God, that Your will is indeed healing, wholeness and fullness in Christ. May Cindy be strengthened in her inner man to hold on to that and CLING to her loving Savior, Jesus. May she securely anchor her Hope in Him whom God made our Wisdom, Righteousness, Consecration and Redemption. 1 Corinthians 1:30.
Here it is in the Amplified Bible: “But is from Him that you have your life in Christ Jesus, Whom God made our Wisdom from God, [revealed to us a knowledge of the divine plan of salvation previously hidden, manifesting itself as] our Righteousness [thus making us upright and putting us in right standing with God], and our consecration [making us pure and holy], and our Redemption [providing our ransom from eternal penalty for sin].
THE MESSAGE BIBLE: “Everything we have – right thinking and right living, a clean slate and a fresh start – comes from God by way of Jesus Christ.”
The New Living Translation: “God alone made it possible for you to be in Christ Jesus. For our benefit God made Christ to be wisdom itself. He is the one who made us acceptable to God. He made us pure and holy, and He gave Himself to purchase our freedom.” 31 As the Scriptures say, “The person who wishes to boast should boast only of the Lord has done.” (Jeremiah 9:24)
Love, hugs and prayers,
Because of Jesus,
Cindy
Cindi, I want you to know that I’m praying for you. My first online Bible study was Renee’s. It was rewarding, to say the least. Her book is awesome and full of encouragement. Saturate your mind and heart with God’s Word, read a devotional (Renee has a devotional that goes with her book), music (I enjoy Christy Nockels CD Let It Be Jesus, and put Renee’s statements “Who I am” in a place where you can read them over and over again. God Bless You Cindi! With Love & Friendship, Susan
I felt like your devotion today really resonated with me. Comparisons are a constant struggle for me. Even as I read through some of the previous posts I started to worry that I don’t have anything as profound to say/comment as others but I found it so comforting to be reminded that God loves me for who I am and that I am secure in Him. Thank you.