Compared to What?

How many times a day do you compare yourself to others? Do you wish you looked like someone else, had her home, her money, her clothes, or were as smart as she? God knew this was a problem for all mankind when He gave His commandment, "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor his male or female servant, nor his ox or ass, nor anything else that belongs to him." (Exodus 20:17)  Compared to Christ, we all fall short of the glory of God.  Let Him lead you into His perfect will for your life and find the joyful niche He has created just for you.  There is no better place to be for now and eternity!

Lord, thank You for giving me significance in this life.  Help me remember I have value because of the great price that was paid for me on the cross.  I choose to look at You today instead of comparing myself to others. Amen. 

*Taken from Daily Focus by Janet Tatman