Hey you! I’ve been thinking about all of you a lot this morning… something has been weighing heavy on my heart, so I wanted to post a quick word of encouragement. How many times have you compared yourself to others? I have on several occasions! Yep, guilty as charged! We ask our self questions like: Why can’t I be skinny like her? Why couldn’t I have thick hair like that? Why can’t I be taller? Why can’t I be shorter? We play the game of comparisons in our jobs, our hobbies, and even in our very own families.
Do you know what?
Is that a fabulous quote or what? I {love} that Mr. Theodore Roosevelt! A man of great wisdom!
Being an identical twin, my sister and I fought this battle our entire lives. Not just from one another, but from our peers too! People would say — “Oh, she’s the smart one.” or “She has the fatter face.” How horrible is that? HORRIBLE! Talk about feeling insecure and trying to measure up to something that someone else pointed out, and in all reality — it didn’t matter what they thought! If there’s one thing I continue to learn on a daily basis it’s this: I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Guess what? So are YOU!
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful, I know that full well. (Psalm 139: 14)
You are uniquely YOU! You are beautiful. You are loved. You are wonderful! I truly hope you know that! Don’t allow the comparison of your looks, your blog, your job, your clothes, your house, etc. to rob you of your JOY!
Do what you do! Be who you are!
EMBRACE JOY.
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Trish @ Uncommon says
Well said my friend! We all need to hear this every once in a while!
Take care,
Trish
Kelly says
Thanks so much, Trish! xo
Hilani-Handmade by H says
Wonderfully put! Great post and nicely put xo
Kelly says
Thanks so much, Hilani! HUGS!!
Laura @ Our Prairie Home says
Well said! Great post! We are created as God intended to create us. Wonderfully unique, special in different ways, and put in this place and in this time for His purpose. If only we could all take hold that thought and remember it!
Kelly says
Amen, Laura! Thanks so much for leaving some comment love 🙂 Have a fabulous day, friend. xo
Carole says
Lovely quote! I may store this one up to use at some time. Always a good thing to remind ourselves about.
Kelly says
Thanks so much, Carole! Be blessed and have a great week. Hugs.
Rachel @ Architecture of a Mom says
This is awesome. Needed this encouragement today!
Kelly says
Thanks so much, Rachel! I couldn’t be more happy to hear that you were encouraged. Have a fabulous day. Hugs!
Pat says
Amen!
such a wonderful thing to tell your readers.
The Truth…can never EVER go wrong with that.
Pat
Kelly says
Thanks so much, Pat! I couldn’t agree with you more. It appears as though this was a much needed reminder for many of my readers. I’m blessed by all the warm fuzzy comments. Hugs to you.
Gina says
Can I just tell you how much I love you??!!! I am feeling so blessed that I have connected with you in my life. I love this verse- we can’t hear it enough. Although it must be what the Lord is trying to drive home with me because it keeps coming up. Thanks so much for reminding me of this – HUGE HUGS!
Kelly says
Awww. You are too kind, Gina! Blessed to have connected with you as well. Have an incredible week. HUGS.
Jillian says
Amazing quote. Thanks for the encouragement today!
Kelly says
Thanks so much, Jillian! Be blessed. Hugs.
Kimberly says
I love my flameless candle. 🙂
Kelly says
YAY! So glad to hear that, Kimberly 🙂 HUGS!
Fran C says
Thank you! Everyone needs to be reminded every now and again.
Kelly says
AMEN, Fran! Thanks for stopping by. Hugs.
Jaime ♥ Raising up Rubies says
you go girl! my most favorite chapter of. all. time. ♥ loves to ya!
Kelly says
Thanks so much, Jaime! I think I needed this reminder as much as so many others… God is good! xo
Bettina says
This post is why I love blogs.
Kelly says
Hi Bettina! Your comment is why I love blogging 🙂 Thanks so much for visiting with me. Have a fabulous week. HUGS!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
This is such a great quote that speaks tons of truth. If only this was permanently burned into our brains!
Kelly says
Hi Brenda! Yes, I couldn’t agree more — it’s something we have to be deliberate about — making the comparisons is what seems to come naturally and it’s so unfortunate. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an incredible week! xo
Laura@FoodSnobSTL says
Love it!!
Kelly says
Thanks so much, Laura! Hugs!
Holly @ My Sister's Suitcase says
Thanks Kelly, we all need to hear this and take it into our hearts! You are amazing and we love ya!
Kelly says
Thanks so much, Holly! Love you ladies too!!
Sandra @Beneath this Roof, Within these Walls says
How lovely. I am just getting my blog set up, and I have been beating myself up–“I don’t know enough about this stuff, what was I thinking, to even think I could do this, look how pretty everybody else’s blog is, mine is plain, almost ugly, if I wasn’t so fat I could probably do a better blog–“. Don’t ask me what my weight has to do with anything, but I blame everything on it, loll. Anyhow, you are right, being a blogger is not a competition, I am doing it for fun! So, no more comparisons, it is fine, and I shall embrace the joy of it.
Kelly says
Hi Sandra! Thanks so much for stopping by… Have fun doing what you’re doing! We’ve all been there when it comes to blogging. It’s an every changing, ever growing community. Do what you do! Be who you are! Have a fabulous, day. HUGS.
Kate @ Songs Kate Sang says
Beautiful post! Thank you.
Kelly says
Thank you, Kate! Hugs.
Vanessa says
Thank you so much for this today Kelly….I really needed it!
Vanessa
Kelly says
Thank you, Vanessa! Be blessed, friend. xo
Claire says
What a great quote !
Thank you for the reminder, you are so right !!
Hugs
Claire x
Kelly says
Thanks so much, Claire! That quote is powerful in it own way… Have a great day. Hugs!
Danni Baird says
Wonderful post Kelly and very well put! Thanks for the reminder and that is one of my favorite verses!!
Kelly says
Thanks, Danni! It’s a beautiful verse. Hugs to you, friend.
Bliss says
I can honestly say that is the one nice thing about being older…….. these comparisons happen less frequently. There is a state of acceptance that goes with middle age, and it sure feels great.
~Bliss the smarter fat faced girl~
Kelly says
I’m approaching ‘older’ so hopefully I’ll see less of this behavior in my world {hee-hee}. Thanks for making me laugh out loud with your signature. HA! Hugs.
Catherine says
Well timed!!! This last few weeks have been a jumble of rush, stress and feeling like I can’t stretch myself enough. Which of course means I’m wondering how every one else can do it and I can’t. Thanks for the reminder – I can do what I can do, and worrying about anyone else is a waste of my precious energy!
Kelly says
Hi Catherine! I’m so happy to hear this was a needed reminder. Yes, don’t waste that precious energy! You are fabulous!! xo
Amanda {at} Royal Daughter Designs says
Comparison is SO hard! I think I have a love-hate relationship with comparison. I love that when we are constructive with comparing, it l(hopefully) leads to goals, and challenges, and growing. But i hate the pressure and the competition.
Great post, Kelly!
Sheila says
Great post. All of it is so true. Thanks for sharing what was on your heart. It really touched mine. I needed those words of encourement today.