In God’s Time: Embracing Every Season of Myself

Struggling with self-comparison? This post explores finding peace in the present, honoring growth, and living with purpose and grace.

Comparing Yourself With Others

For a long time, I was taught not to compare myself with others. They are different, and comparing is neither wise nor helpful. They can do things I may never be able to do—but at the same time, I can do things they cannot. That seemed pretty logical to me, and the right approach, so I relaxed a little bit about it.

Comparing Yourself With Yourself

But there was also another part of that teaching: you should compare yourself with yourself. You need to become a better version of who you were. In terms of spiritual and emotional development, I could agree with that. We need to draw nearer to God and grow as people.

However, in many other areas of life, I found it hard to compare myself with my past self. For instance, when I was younger, I was stronger physically and could accomplish more in a day or a week. Now, I try to slow down, and I simply can’t keep up with the younger version of me.

How can I compare myself to that young, strong, confident girl who believed nothing was impossible? She was different too. She didn’t do everything perfectly—she made mistakes. She learned. She grew. She faced both physical and emotional traumas.

Finding Peace And Contentment

So here I am, in a place where I don’t think I can truly compare myself with others—or even with myself. Every day is a new challenge, a new opportunity, and a new chance.

I try to live one day at a time. Of course, I still have plans and to-do lists, but I’m completely content and happy with myself even if I don’t accomplish a lot in a single day. Can I say that some days are better than others? Actually, I think they’re all great!

When I feel good and manage to get a lot done—it’s great! But not every day is like that, and that’s okay. Some days, I simply need rest and peace. I feel good most of the time, and I’m so grateful for that.

I’ve learned I need to let go of many things because I don’t have control over them. I also need to take time to savor the present moment. I try to live a happy and healthy life, and to be content with where I am.