🌿 Is Comparison Blocking Your Blessings?

Welcome. This blog isn't just a place for inspiration—it's a safe space for healing. Not just for you, dear reader, but for me as well. We're walking this journey together, one post, one prayer, one truth at a time. 🤍

I believe with all my heart that God is the Author and Finisher (Hebrews 12:2). And as long as I’m walking in His will, I trust that this platform—this purpose—is part of the work He’s called me to do.

At the heart of it all, this space is about unlocking your true self—the version of you that God designed before the world told you who to be.

When God Speaks in the Unexpected

It amazes me how God can speak to us in the most unexpected ways. Through a quiet moment, a conversation, or even the tap of a keyboard, His voice whispers truth and peace. His teachings are engraved on my heart, and I pray my writing becomes a source of comfort, clarity, and hope for someone who needs it.

📖 “But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.”— Galatians 6:4

This verse reminds us: you don’t need to measure your worth against anyone else’s. You have your work. Your path. And your joy.

The Pressure of Social Media Perfection

Let’s get honest for a moment…

Have you ever scrolled through Instagram and felt… discouraged? Maybe even defeated?

The flawless vacation photos, the matching outfits, the luxury cars, the seemingly effortless success—it’s a lot. You might find yourself asking, “Why them and not me?”

Sis, I’ve been there.

It's easy to get caught in the trap of comparison. We start thinking we're behind. Not enough. Missing out. But here’s the truth: Comparison is a distraction. It steals your focus, your joy, and your confidence.

Run Your Race

I’m not here to judge—so don’t @ me —but it’s worth reflecting on how much energy we give to watching other people’s lives. The Bible warns against idolatry. And no, we may not be worshiping golden statues, but in today’s world, we sometimes idolize curated lifestyles, influencer personas, and filtered realities.

And when that happens, we start forgetting the vision God gave us. The dreams are planted in our hearts.

Your Journey Matters

If you’ve ever felt less-than because your life doesn’t mirror what you see on social media, take a breath. You are not behind. You are not forgotten. You are not failing.

Your journey is divinely designed. It’s not supposed to look like anyone else’s—and that’s the beauty of it.

Embrace your uniqueness. Celebrate your progress. Trust God’s timing.

Because when your season comes, it’ll be tailor-made just for you, and no one will be able to deny that it was God.

💬 Let’s Reflect

Have you been struggling with comparison lately? What helps you realign with your purpose and peace?

Drop your thoughts in the comments. This is your safe space, too. 🤍

With love and grace,

Shanna B.

Writer. Believer. Still becoming.