Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, Hebrews 12:1-2One of the areas in my own life I have to continually work on is the area of comparing myself to others or expectations I may put on other people that don’t happen. Through these areas the mind has to be in control as your thought life must be tamed to win the battle.Comparison breeds jealousy, envy, pain, anger, hurt feelings, misunderstandings and can also cause bitterness. It is for sure not a fruit of the spirit and needs to be yanked up by its’ roots and destroyed before it destroys you and others you are inflicting it upon.Do you want to have peace? First stay off social media as it is breeding ground for false hopes and comparison. Next keep your mind on your own business. You don’t know what people are thinking or feeling so don’t sit and think you do. It is very destructive. Try to be happy and joyful and pray for the ones you compare yourself too or those whose minds you think you can read. Wasted energy to be indulging in this. Instead focus on how you can become better not bitter.PRAYER: Lord I thank you for helping me see my faults when it comes to these two areas. It causes much pain for no reason except to make the devil happy as he steals your peace. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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