There are some things that moms do that I can’t quite get, like comparing. Sometimes it seems like a big game to one-up the mom who told their little ditty before you. Perhaps you’ve been part of a discussion like this:
Then I heard that Voice. I knew what to share: nothing! I remained silent, saying nothing, letting the other moms continue on with their sharing.
The comparison game looks harmless on the surface. It’s even a tad funny at times, to hear some of these stories. Except it goes deeper. Questions flood my mind.
Was my story worth sharing? Was it funny enough? Was my trinket valuable because of its sentimentality or because of the dollar amount? Do they think I’m a bad mom for not noticing it sooner? Did they laugh as hard at my story as they did with the others?
Do you see where my mind went? During my inner comparison game, I quickly grabbed onto the disadvantages; the negatives.
The comparison game is unhealthy and unproductive because I don’t play fair.
The Word encourages me to “fix my thoughts on what is true”. Comparing myself to my peers doesn’t accomplish much. However, choosing to set my sights on God’s standards improves my life. Nothing I say or do can compare with that.
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What has your experience been, playing the comparison game? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.