Mom Heart Moments #257

My God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

TONIGHT, I feel small in the grand scheme of things. The world seems so caught up in what’s overtly impressive —who has the most followers, who is the smartest, the most beautiful, the most successful. Whose voice is loudest? Who is most organized and on top of things and has everything together?

Unfortunately, comparing myself to anyone else always brings me up short. I must live happily in my own skin.

A wise friend said, “Never compare yourself to others, because you will either come up short and feel inadequate or you will think yourself greater and be filled with pride.”

But when I look to His ways and observe what He has made, I see that He has made even a small, vibrant red leaf a thing of glory, heavenly art that amazes my heart and soul. In His hands, the small becomes significant. And so I take hope.

Those who humble themselves will be exalted. The little boy’s two fish and five loaves fed five thousand. The idealistic youth defeated the giant. The poor widow with meager drops of oil fed the famous prophet, Elijah.

And so, my comfort is not in who I am, or how well I am doing, or in what I accomplish. My strength is in the One who is strong. My miracles are dependent on the God who threw the stars and galaxies into place.

Always, this has been my success —He is adequate, and I am dependent on Him. I am weak, but He is strong.

And so in my smallness, I find rest, quiet, comfort. Trusting in His provision, not my striving, will accomplish His will.

Do you find yourself exhausted, comparing yourself to others and always falling short? Today, take a deep breath and rest in God’s love for you and His adequacy and willingness to come alongside you in every area of need.