Success Can Be Slow, But You Need To Grow

At times we all fall prey to feelings of comparison and even jealousy when we see others winning in certain areas.

Maybe someone has got married before you? They have close friendships? Their business is thriving as a new entrepreneur? There are a variety of events or situations that trigger our feelings of inadequacy. These feelings alert us to areas of our hearts that need healing. At some point another person will look at you and feel inadequate. Constantly comparing ourselves amongst ourselves is a vicious cycle that leaves us feeling worse off and does nothing to change our situation.

I generally want to see people win and do well so if I feel myself comparing in any way it does bother me. One thing that has helped me in this area is to be honest about if I have made the efforts that they have in order to achieve certain goals. Sometimes we want the win without the work and that is unrealistic.

I now understand and accept that success can be slow. Someone is thinking, "That is not what I want to hear!". If you take time to appreciate small wins, master skills and actually enjoy the process of your growth - you would see that slow success is not a bad thing. Of course, whatever you see as slow success is relative to your own circumstances. You may not be ready as you think you are to handle the goals you are working towards. This is a difficult truth to accept isn't it? I know.

I dont hold the cure for comparison, but I can encourage you to remember these words in Proverbs 14:30 "A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones." God can gift you with peace and contentment even when you aren't where you want to be in life. Really allow Him to come in and change your heart because the alternative is festering comparison which may turn into envy. And we don't want rotten bones!