God has a unique plan for your
life, different from that of any other living person. His plans and purposes
for your life are distinct, because He doesn't have, has never had, and will
never have a replica of you! You’re the only “you” that God has and will ever
have. So, take pride in who you are and in what God is doing in your life;
celebrate your uniqueness.
Sometimes, there’s the temptation
to feel discouraged when others around you seem to be making more progress than
you. However, such a feeling is absolutely unnecessary, because you don’t
measure your success with the success of someone else. Rather, you measure your
success with how much you’re walking in the will of God for your life. That
someone else is succeeding doesn't mean you’re failing, for God has called us
to fulfill different areas of His vision.
The Bible says ‘…Let us run with
patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and
finisher of our faith…’ (Hebrews 12:1-2). John the Baptist, for example, was
filled with the Holy Spirit while he was in his mother’s womb and was described
by Jesus as the greatest of all men born by women (Matthew 11:11). Yet, his
ministry as the forerunner to the Messiah lasted only six months. This was
God’s purpose for his life, and he fulfilled it. Learn to celebrate your
uniqueness!
Refuse to compete or compare
yourself with someone else. Focus on your calling; work on outdoing your past
and not somebody else. This consciousness will make your life full of rest, as
you learn to look at yourself and measure your success through God’s Word.
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