Ever feel like you just don't measure up? That when you look at the other moms, women, daughters, wives, etc, that you never are at the level of others? That there is always someone who is better at cleaning house, who juggles the duties of mommy-hood, who seems more Christ-like, fill in the blank?
I will admit that I feel this way often. And even though I try to act like I don't, I more often than not, feel like I am just sub par compared to others.
Tonight we had a board meeting and my husband gave a good devotion. He shared this scripture:
As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God
and precious to him— you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual
house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God
through Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 2:4&5
He then shared that we are all block used in building the kingdom of God. And like blocks, we all come in different sizes and are used for different needs. He encouraged us to not look at ourselves and judge others or ourselves usefulness or effectiveness based on how we measure up.
I mean think about it, blocks are often cut from bigger stones. They are grinded, cut, shaped, etc until they are ready. They come in different strengths, and are used in different capacities. We are just like that. No I might not be just like someone else, but I am still extremely useful to the kingdom of God. And so are you!
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