Comparison

A friend has this up on her wall. It speaks loads to me.

I often find that I am comparing myself to others. Better at craft; better at running a house; better than running a business from home...and the list goes on. 

But guess what: I am ME. No one else can be me. All that matters is that I am doing what God has asked of me, by serving Him in all that I do and taking care of my family.

Things that I am good at. Not to toot my own trumpet but because doing this is hard! You try it:

Loving God and serving Him.

Loving and caring for my husband and kids.

Listening to others when they need it.

Not compromising on things that I believe in.

Being creative at lots of things. I may not be an expert at any one thing but I enjoy what I do.

Gardening.

Preserving - sauces and jams.

Making Choc Chip Biscuits.

As I write this I am thinking about a market coming up and thinking that my things will look daggy compared to others, that she makes and sells HEAPS of earrings...But I have to ignore those thoughts and focus on what I am good at and enjoy and rejoice in those things.