Lately, I've been convicted with how much I compare myself with others, especially through the internet. It's not pretty, and it's got to stop. I think comparing ourselves with others is something everyone struggles with (especially females), and through the internet, it's just that much easier to "measure" how well you stack up against others- blog followers, blog comments, facebook "likes," facebook friends, esty sales, on, and on, and on.
This is my notebook to stay organized with all things pottery related.
I've had it so long that I often fail to even take note of the verse on the front.
I read this interview last night with Gussy, and she made this statement,
"One thing I've noticed, which has been super helpful in working around {self-doubt}, is that it always happens when I've spent way too much time online. If I'm looking at a lot of blogs, shops, products, tutorials, conversations, giveaways, reviews, photos instead of doing something creative or checking things off my to-do list, in walks Miss Self-Doubt."
Preach it, Gus! The more time I spend following other's every whim, the more I feel down on myself. "I'll never have that many followers." "I'll never be that successful." HELLO, who do I think I am anyways!
"However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me- the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace." -Acts 20:24
What is it that you feel God calling you to? Do it with all your might! Don't stand around watching the world go by, feeling like you'll never measure up to everyone else. Be who God created you to be! You are an original.
love,
Natalie
i'm right there with you sister. i love what gussy said too. i want to be inspired by the people i find through blogs...not completely defeated. i don't need to worry about numbers. God is laying out my path exactly as He wants it and it's ok that it looks different than everyone else's :) love reading your blog. enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeletei really needed to read this today- thanks!!!
ReplyDeletei love it when i come to a blog because someone is doing a giveaway (and part of entering is visiting/following a new blog) and i find out that i really just stumbled on a blog i love! that's right, it just happened with you and your blog--came from alexandra rose and so glad i did! this post spoke right to my frustrations and doubts, too. thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteoh and we have exactly the same # of followers!
andi
http://milesandmems.blogspot.com/
Beautiful post! I just love your blog!
ReplyDeleteyes....find your purpose. :) ~d. blessings.
ReplyDeleteI do this often, too. And, you're right...it happens a lot when browsing through other people's blogs. And yet, God created each of us beautifully and wonderfully... We are not supposed to be carbon copies of each other, but beautiful individuals, serving Him in the different ways He's called each of us to do so. Thanks for writing this!
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful reminder! i love that quote by gussy...very true! :)
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