How do we overcome comparison and feeling behind when social media gives us a front row seat to everyone’s lives?

Marshae and I discuss struggles with comparison, competition, waiting seasons, and contentment in this episode. We share the importance of being present, stewarding what you have, celebrating others, and much more!

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REFERENCES

Bible verses:

• 1 Thessalonians 4:11 (mind your business)
• 1 Corinthians 9:24 (run your race)
• Exodus 20:17 (don’t covet)
• 2 Corinthians 2:11 (don’t be ignorant of Satan’s schemes)
• 2 Corinthians 10:5 (take every though captive)
• Romans 12:15 (rejoice with those who rejoice)
• Ecclesiastes 3 (there is a time for everything)
• Matthew 25:14-30 (Parable of the Talents)
• Psalm 47:1 (shout unto the lord with a voice of triumph)
• Hebrews 11:1 (faith is the evidence of things unseen)
• Romans 8:28 (all things work together for good)

Books:

• Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
• Slow Burn: The Work and Wonder of the Wait by DawnChere Wilkerson

TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Intro

(01:34) Learning to stop being hard on yourself

(07:56) Overcoming pressure to achieve certain milestones

(11:12) Does healthy comparison exist?

(13:40) How comparison easily leads to competition

(18:06) Take your eyes off yourself and steward what you have

(25:19) Social media kills contentment

(37:20) Feeling behind in life

(42:01) Why do we feel pressure to rush through our lives?

(47:00) Practicing gratitude and celebrating others

(54:50) Final reflections

(57:41) Encouragement for those struggling to wait

(01:01:54) Outro