COMPARISON IS A THEIF OF JOY

6/5/2025

“Rejoice with those who rejoice…”

— Romans 12:15 (NIV)

Complaining and hopelessness—especially when triggered by what God is doing in the lives of others—are poisonous to your destiny.

“...When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise.”

— 2 Corinthians 10:12 (CSB)

Comparison leads to dissatisfaction. Dissatisfaction clouds vision. And clouded vision threatens your purpose. When you let comparison creep in, it soon opens the door to hopelessness, envy, and spiritual dryness.

Child of God, your life was never meant to look like someone else’s. Someone else's blessing is not your failure. Your success is not measured by how quickly others advance, but by how faithfully you walk in God’s will for your life.

Consider John the Baptist. His divine assignment was not to heal the sick or raise the dead—it was to prepare the way for Jesus. Yet, in a moment of doubt and comparison, he asked,

“Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” (Matthew 11:3)

Jesus' answer wasn’t just informative; it was corrective and freeing:

“Go back and tell John what you hear and see...” (v. 4)

Translation: “John, don’t let what God is doing through Me make you question what God has done through you.”

You are not behind. You are not forgotten.

Don’t become bitter toward those around you—family, spouse, friends, or peers. They are not the reason for your delay.

Everyone you admire has a story of struggle and growth that you may never see. So instead of frustration, choose celebration. Instead of jealousy, choose joy.

“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin…”

— Zechariah 4:10 (NLT)

That “plumb line” in your hand may be your job, your marriage, your small ministry, or that $15-an-hour opportunity—it’s still kingdom work. Don't devalue it by comparing it to someone else's seemingly grander journey.

Your life is not an accident. You are not where you are by mistake.

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him...”

— Romans 8:28 (NIV)

Stay in your lane. Run your race. Be faithful in your calling. Do not take shortcuts. Do not compromise your integrity for applause or appearance.

What truly matters is this: Did you do what God called you to do?

And in the meantime, celebrate others. Their victory doesn’t diminish yours—it confirms that God is still at work, and your season is coming.

Faith-Filled Words

I am content with my assignment.

I refuse to compare myself with others.

I receive the grace to run the race set before me with passion and diligence.

By the help of the Holy Spirit,

I am a success at what God has called me to do.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Prayer Point

2 Corinthians 4:3-4 – But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

Pray passionately for lost souls in your city, that the light of the glorious gospel of Christ will shine in their hearts without restrictions.

Declare that every resistance to the gospel is broken, and that as we go forth preaching the gospel everywhere, men’s hearts are open to receive our message for their salvation, and satan’s bondage and deception is destroyed.

Pray that the Word of the Lord for this month is alive in each one of us and producing results. Prophesy the Word over yourself and your household. In Jesus name.