You Don't Compare

I spoke to the University of North Texas football team yesterday. It went okay...at that point they were 0-5 and I know they were all a little heavy hearted. I spoke about how as athletes we are trained very early on to compare ourselves to others. That's how we determine who's best. But in life this is an extremely dangerous theory.

I do believe God gives us periodic points of reference where he reminds us how blessed we are but I do not think He created us to search for points of comparison. Comparing yourself to others is one of the most miserable ways to live life. Compare yourself to yourself..to God's standard for you...not to others. You'll feel so much less stress I promise.

I also spoke about being a good teammate...being an armorbearer. Cheering for your teammates. I thought it went well.

I guess I imparted a little extra anointing cause they won their first game this year...or maybe not.

Congrats to the UNT football team. May it be the first of many.