Overcoming the Trap of Self-Pityનમૂનો

COMPARISON KILLS CONTENTMENT

Signs:

>> Comparing yourself to others

>> Resenting others' success

Self-pity especially feeds off comparison. When we constantly measure our lives against others, we can begin to feel cheated, overlooked, or less valuable. Instead of celebrating others' success, we resent it and question God's goodness toward us.

However, Scripture warns us that envy weighs down the soul and leads to feelings of inner chaos. In such moments, it is important to write down again what God's calling and plan are for your life, and then focus on that. Remember, the Lord never called us to run someone else's race; He called us to walk faithfully in our own. Galatians 6:4 reminds us to examine our own work and rejoice in what God is doing in us. The cure for comparison is gratitude and focus. When we fix our eyes on Christ and celebrate our unique journey, we silence the lies of self-pity and find peace in God's plan for our lives.

Testimony

We were going through a rough patch in the ministry. It seemed like everything was going wrong. A dear missionary friend visited us in that season, and after listening to all our troubles, had an interesting comment. She said, "You have to spend more time giving thanks for the things you do have, and just in simple praise and adoration. "She was right – we started doing that. Before long, our mood started to lift, even though the circumstances hadn't changed!

Pray

Lord, deliver me from the trap of comparison. Forgive me where I feel jealous of what others have or accomplish. Help me to celebrate their breakthroughs and accomplishments and be truly happy for them. I repent of jealousy and envy. Please wash my heart with the blood of Jesus, cleanse me from self-pity.