Incomparable

One of the synonyms for unique is incomparable. We all know that we are unique, but to think of it in terms of incomparable, that puts a little different twist on it.

Imagine for a few moments that all the women in the world looked identical, and all the men looked identical also. First instinct is to think, "Now we are all equal, and there will be no more jealousy from comparing to others". Well, in fact, I believe that we would be wrong. There is something inside of us that longs to be different, better, or to just stand out from the crowd a bit. We are looking for an identity. If the people in the world were in fact created looking the same, it probably would not take long for people's inner qualities to start surfacing, hair to be shaved, unique clothes to be worn, and etc.... If we look back to Satan's beginnings, he was created beautiful, and wise, but that was not enough for him. He did not use what he was given to glorify God, he was using his gifts to elevate himself. I am pretty sure that most of don't set out to be different or noticed, just so we can elevate ourselves. Lets be honest though, are any of us trying to be more beautiful on the outside so that we can worship and glorify God better? The motivation is self-seeking, not God glorifying the majority of the time.


Thank goodness, God did in fact create us all differently. He made each of us with different qualities, to accomplish many unique things. It was on purpose. We have purpose in Him. Instead of focusing our energies on becoming like others, not just their looks but also their personalities, how much more satisfying it would be to focus on who we are in Christ. How many times have you set a goal and told yourself that once you reach that goal you will truly be content? If I just have this or that, or when I lose 10 pounds, or firm up my thighs then I will be okay with me... Upon setting that goal and then reaching it, was it enough? Was that the answer? One huge myth is that thinner=happier. I can attest to the fact that this is not true. In the midst of my weight loss with anorexia, I would have to say the opposite is true. You become so self focused, that you miss out on a lot. Thinking that you will truly be content through a self-seeking journey, does not lead to happiness, but quite frankly much disappointment. Romans 12 teaches us that we all were created with a unique set of gifts, and it is through knowing and using those gifts that our identity is found. There is great contentment in being able to use your gifts to give glory back to God.

Celebrate your uniqueness, remembering that incomparable is another word for uniqueness, and that means you are incapable of being compared to another.

"God gave you gifts and wants you to focus on your potential instead of your limitations."

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