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Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else – [biblegateway passage=”Galatians 6:4″ display=”Galatians 6:4″] (NIV)

A few weeks ago, I attended a women’s retreat. It was a much needed break away from the demands of life where I spent time relaxing, writing and taking pictures of my beautiful surroundings.

I also formed new relationships with other Christian women. The faith of these women is amazing, and I loved spending time with them. Their actions and words taught me new ways at responding to the glory of God.

When I returned home and hit the un-pause button of life, I expected to be filled with excitement from the weekend. But that’s not what happened.

Instead, I found myself feeling inadequate compared to my new friends. Their worship is huge and their emotions run deep. God is using them in a big way. But why was I there? What do I have to offer compared to these beautiful women?

Leah’s eyes were weak, but Rachel was beautiful in form and appearance. – [biblegateway passage=”Genesis 29:17″ display=”Genesis 29:17″] (NIV)

Leah and Rachel spent years in the comparison trap. Leah felt inadequate in her appearance, and Rachel felt unworthy because she could not have children. Both had what the other wanted. They spent a lot of wasted time and energy focused on what they did not possess.

I wonder if Leah and Rachel ever realized the unique gifts God had given to each of them. Gifts they could use to glorify God.

My friend, Kristine Brown, just finished writing a book called Over It: Conquering Comparison to Live out God’s Plan. In it she says, “Remain confident in who God says you are, what He says to do, and what He has for you. Only then will you be able to release the need to measure up.”

It’s good advice which I took to heart, because it’s impossible to follow God when our eyes are focused on comparing ourselves to others and not on him.

Remember who you are in Christ and that you are unconditionally loved by him.

It’s easy to compare ourselves to other women, but it can also be very damaging to our self-esteem. Over It: Conquering Comparison to Live out God’s Plan will introduce you to three women in scripture who fell into the comparison trap, but ultimately found freedom. Take this journey and learn how to free yourself from comparing yourself to others and live the life God has planned for you.

Purchase a copy of Over It: Conquering Comparison to Live out God’s Plan today.

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That women over there – the one with the perfect hair and stylish clothes – sure does have it all together. She has a much better handle on life than me. She is organized, I am not. She always knows what to say in any situation. My mind suddenly becomes blank in situations where I need to think quickly. If only I could be just like her…

“Taking our focus away from God & placing it on other women diverts our course.” – Kristine Brown

It’s easy to compare ourselves to other women, but it can also be very damaging to our self-esteem. Kristine Brown’s new book Over It: Conquering Comparison to Live Out God’s Plan leads the reader through stories of three women in Scripture who fell into the comparison trap. Go deep into scripture and discover how these brave women found freedom from comparing.

Take this journey and learn how to free yourself from the expectations of others and live the life God has planned for you.

“By committing everything I do to God, I’m letting go of the desire to please others.” – Kristine Brown

Purchase your copy of Over It: Conquering Comparison to Live Out God’s Plan. A portion of the proceeds of this fantastic book will benefit the More Than Yourself Scholarship program for girls.

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