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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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Thanks so much for the truth of who we are and whose we are! “I have been given a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind.’ Would love to have any of the give-away items!
This was so timely for me as I am.preparing to go back to school in the fall for massage therapy. I have done a lot of comparing over the years and even asked the if I only had this thing too. I am trying this year to get healthy spiritually, mentally and physically. Not doing too bad so far but there is room for improvement in all these areas.
Thank you. I needed the reminder today as this month has been rough. I know God is there for me every day and is our strength but I needed the reminder.
I love the reminder that I am significant because I am God’s workmanship. Eph 2:10
Thank you for the reminder that I can rest in the assurance of Rom. 8:28. I am assured that God works for my good in all circumstances.
Thank you so much for this reminder tonight Renee! I will be praying about this tonight because so many times I am comparing myself to others and feel like I don’t compare. I also suffer from depression which makes this so much worse. God has promised and gave me so much and I just need to keep reminding myself that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
I always like the verse about I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I have it on a sticky note on my bedroom mirror, so I see it every morning as I get ready. It definitely helps me get through the day.
Today I found myself getting caught up into comparing my workload with someone else. I have to remember who I am and what I’ve been assigned to do.
Thank you for the reminder of “who & Whose I am!” Needed ammunition to fight off attacks of the Enemy.
I just read the blog entry by Renee , called ‘When you feel like you just can’t measure up”. It was so encouraging to me, and a much needed reminder. I printed out the bookmark with the ‘I am’ statements, because I need to study the truth more ! But yes, I think I’m always comparing myself, and almost always coming out on the losing end in my mental court and jury….. Crazy that Satan, who hates the truth, would use part of it but twist it, to get to me. Arggg~ ‘But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory in Jesus Christ our Lord’ ! (Romans 6 / 7)
Thank you Renee for sharing your heart of God with me and other women just like me! I am good enough because I am a child of God!!
This devotional really hit home with me, im 25 and have 4 kiddos. I have been struggling for years with insecurity. I tend to judge my life of other people my age who go out do what they want when they want, or the people who are sucessful business people already and are buying their own houses and all sorts of stuff. Yet here i am stuck in a rut of having to rent and watching my husband struggle to find a job cause of oilfield. I envy the people who ” have it all, or have it all together. Then theres the world throwing pretty tiny girls around or celebrities who just have kids and already have six packs and no stretch marks. Im 25 with stretch marks and a c section scar, i have a little tummy from 4 c sections that will probably never go away. Half the time i look in the mirror, I hate the woman i see or become. I hate seeing my own shadow. Why can I not be like the other girls who have kids and have no stretch marks or who get abs like nothing. I just wanna be that gorgeous in shape girl like you see everyone always posting about. I want my husband and others to just see gorgeous not what I see. Then I see mothers whose kids you wouldnt believe arent perfect, makes me think well why arent my little ones that well behaved or my house always spotless like others with kids. This devotional showed me that all my thoughts about myself and the thoughts i think that others have about me are satans lies. I need to learn to see myself as god sees me and not listen to the lies.
I am struggling with worth in light of financial circumstances. For me the battle raging is that while I KNOW who I am in Christ (thank you Jesus), every single thing I’m going through is finances related. Thank you for this precious list of Gods reminders of His lovingkindness to me.
LOVE LOVE LOVE todays devotional. I am Gods child, that alone, Ah-mazing! We are so much more in his eyes and isn’t that really all that matters?! YES! Lord help me see myself through your eyes not the worlds view. Amen.
Thank you very much, Renee! I really appreciate this, especially, “You are beyond comparison in HIS eyes, hand-made by the creator of the universe. Im praying we recognize that comparison isn’t just a bad habit, it’s a strategic weapon of the enemy.” I will surely try to remember to pray the prayer.
Love, hugs and prayers,
Because of Jesus,
Cindy
I am reading through each of your comments and praying for you by name. I wish so much I could leave a prayer for each one of you. I’m asking Jesus to lead me through the scriptures listed in today’s post to pray over your comments and stories. You are beyond comparison in HIS eyes, hand-made by the creator of the universe. Im praying we recognize that comparison isn’t just a bad habit, it’s a strategic weapon of the enemy.
Every time we catch ourselves comparing our lives or our __________ to someone else, let’s pause and say THANK YOU JESUS for __________ in my life. That’s what I’ve been doing and it’s making the biggest difference!! xoxo Renee
I so relate to your posting! I do it all the time and usually find myself getting more and more depressed which makes me eat or buy more! I eventually find my way out of that rut and it’s by recognizing it and using God’s word against it. It’s getting easier and easier to recognize it and fight against it sooner. Thanks for the scripture passages. I will work on reading them to myself out loud as a reminder of who God says I am. Thanks again and God Bless!!
Hi I am glad you posted this today. I needed to read it and get that reassurance. I know this and know the truth that Jesus did for me. But the devil tries everyday at work to get to me, and I let him. I need to listen to the holy spirit, and stand strong in the Lord…
Thank you Renee for sharing this inspiring article about what most women have issues with today: comparing themselves with their peers or celebrities.
I’m holding onto that promise in Romans 8:31-39 which states that I am free from condemnation and that I cannot be separated from God’s love. Many times we feel condemned by the enemy with his lies and deception but it’s good to know that this can never separate us from God’s love. God bless!
This is such a perfect reminder for me today! Thank you for letting the Lord use you to help me refocus. 🙂