I have friends who have cleaner houses (by far), more patience, stronger faith, "bigger" ministries, holier kids, and infinitely better organizational skills. I keep falling short.
It's not just about comparing myself to others. I compare myself to the me I want to be, as well. I compare my realities to my intentions. I want to be more focused, more caring, more capable, more godly, just...more. I fall short. I don't measure up.
And then He gently reminds me. He doesn't have a measuring stick. Doesn't need one to see that we all fall short of His glory. He doesn't measure the increments to see how short or who's falling shortest. None of us measure up. It's the human condition.
He doesn't view my life with a measuring stick.
Because I've accepted Jesus, He sees me through rose-colored glasses; through the filter of the blood of His Son. I don't have to measure up; He bridged the distance. When I view my life through His lens, I have peace. I experience joy. I can come to Him, I do come to Him, and lay all the failings and unmet expectations at His feet. I find rest for my soul and my strivings cease.
It is a burden to try and measure up. With my nose to the grindstone, I so rarely take time to see Him...to enjoy His presence. My life, once again, becomes about doing, instead of being.
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. " Matt. 11:28
Dear Tara, Thank you for your post. I too have felt that I don't measure up in so many ways or I feel like my life was supposed to be so different and I wallow in self pity! Thank you for your beautiful reminder to enjoy HIS presence and I would say remember that He looks on your heart and he loves you with an everlasting love.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Debbie