I Wish I Had Their...

When was the last time you found yourself watching someone else, thinking I wish I had their hair/skin/fashion sense/grades/sportiness/etc.? 

I think teenagers especially especially are prone to be watching everyone around them, looking for ways the other people are better than them. But this is harmful and self-destructive. It leads to insecurity and self-hate.

As Christians you also have another reason not to compare yourself to other people: God made you fearfully and wonderfully, exactly how he wanted you to be. You don't ever need to be anything other than what he made you. 

So make an effort to stop comparing yourself to others. Complimenting others is fine, as long as you can try to curtail the feelings of jealousy that go along with it. Keep reminding yourself that the way you are is how God made you.

You are his perfect and wonderful creation. Remember that today!

What do you think? Do you struggle with insecurity? How can you try to stop comparing yourself to other people?