Comparison is futile. At the end of the day, no two stories are exactly the same. My story is going to be different from yours, what makes them similar is the trials, the struggles and the failures. None of us are perfect.
It’s our imperfection that unites us, not our comparison, “she’s got her act together.” “They’re so much more anointed than I am.” “Damn, her hair is perfect…every day!” Not good. When we’re vulnerable with one another, talking about our fears, or being our weird beautiful selves, that’s when comparison doesn’t even compare.
Why be like anyone else? I used to want to, I cared a lot about what other people think. To be totally honest I still struggle with it. How’s that for vulnerability? No one else can be me, just as no one else can be you. God made us to be Him in this moment in time, to show His love and kindness to those around us.
“You’re weird.”
“Yes, yes I am.” God is weird. Think about it, giraffes, crows, osmosis, electricity, and humans. These are all “weird”, wild and crazy things. Think about the fact that we’re made in His image, and how diverse we all are! There are so many different personality types, styles, dreams, senses of humor and passions. So what is “weird?” Why compare?
Insecurity is a pain, but security in Christ is moving in and taking over slowly. I may be weird, but in my “weirdness” I’m helping show Christ. That’s something I need to remind myself of hourly. Other people’s stories are great, but so is mine, or it will be. I am secure in God’s everlasting arms. I love that hymn.
This is what I’ve learned in my experience with Adventures In Missions, and throughout my life’s adventures. This season is helping solidify it and God is taking it deeper into the parts that I wanted to hide. There’s some more vulnerability for you. The places that hurt, that’s where He needs to go, thankfully I’m the daughter of a God who cares enough to go into those places.
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