February 12, 2013

good enough.

comparison
Just a short post today. A little reminder that you are indeed good enough and that the Comparison Game that we (okay, I) play is just a game. And a game that I would recommend not playing.

It's funny how in this game, nobody wins and yet everybody still plays. Lately I've found myself comparing myself to others based on blogging numbers, external beauty, grades, income, and material possessions. It not only gets me down, but it makes me envious and a little mad, too.

Yet the whole time I've been playing the game, He's been there calling me to Him. Pulling at my heart and soul reminding me that I am good enough and that He is the source of happiness and contentment. He beats everything in the Comparison Game and is the only thing that can bring me everlasting joy, peace, and comfort. Not to mention forgiveness and encouragement!

So will you join me today and take a stand against this game? I would love to have someone keep me accountable on this one.

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  1. Boy did I need this today! Let's both keep each other accountable on this!

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    1. Yes, let's! And thank you for offering. This is something that I struggle with in so many ways and I could definitely use a friend to keep me in check. :)

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  2. Amen sister!! This is definitely something that I struggle with, too. For me, the worst part about the comparison game, is that it keeps me from being the best friend that I can be. And that's what we're called to do, genuinely love one another. But I can't be doing that if I'm internalizing jealousy for the person. I've been confessing and praying against the big green monster. I know that He is much bigger than that sin :)

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    1. I know exactly what you mean! It's so easy to fall into the comparison trap and I definitely find myself comparing to those around me (including friends!). But thank you for the reminder that we are called to love, not envy and that Jesus really is bigger than all sin. :)

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  3. aw you're amazing and i love your blog. you take such beautiful photos!!

    following now :)

    The DayLee Journal

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    1. Thanks! It means a lot to hear that from others. :)

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  4. Hi, Kiki! Thanks for stopping by my blog a few days ago!! I'm always blessed when someone comes by and takes the time to comment! Love it, love it! And gral, I LOVE your blog - this is amazing! Cute, fun, happy and also pointing back to Christ in so many ways! I'm positive we'd get along and I'm sure I'll be back for more! Have a good day, lady! :D

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    1. I feel the same way when people stop by my blog! I am feeling so blessed by all of the bloggers who have stopped by these past few days. I love connecting with others and your photography is amazing (that's one thing that always makes me want to stop by another blog again!). I can't wait to read more of your blog and I KNOW that we'd get along super well. :)

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    2. (This is the comment I left on my blog after your last comment - wanted to make sure you get it!) Haha, so true! It's those super-amazing-gotta-love-em songs that go mainstream...and those are usually the ones that I find myself loving! But I guess I have enough originality in my music lovin' to balance it...also being a big fan of celtic, folk, bluegrass, etc. :) Yup, both those little beauties are my nieces - two out of the five girls who get to call me Auntie. Thank you for complimenting my photography! It's a fun hobby and always a work in progress! Yours is wonderful, too! I noticed it right away when I was on your blog! I'm sure I can learn some tips from you! :) Here's to being bloggy friends! :)

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    3. Thanks for sending it my way! I was seriously just about to check your blog to see if you got it. :)

      And thanks for the compliment, too! Blogging and blog-reading have definitely helped my improve my photography (and Pinterest, too of course!).

      Well, your nieces are super cute! I cannot wait to be an aunt someday. I get to babysit here and there and I think it must be kind of the same feeling. A little different though, because I for one cannot wait to be called Aunt/Auntie!

      Hooray for blog friends! I've found they can be some of the best friends a girl could ever ask for. And you're no exclusion to that!

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    4. Girl, I tell you what...there is just something about little voices calling you "auntie" and running through the house to find you! I had my niece B and nephie D in the car with me last weekend (I have my own car seats, haha) and I asked 3 yr old B if I should turn some of my music on. She replied "no, lets just sing!" So we sand Jesus Loves Me and This Little Light of Mine until we got back to their house. Auntie-hood is what melting hearts are made of!

      I get photography inspiration from blogs, too! And actually having a blog to "show case" my photos is a big incentive in working on getting better at it! What kind of camera do you? Up until the past week, I've been using my mom's Canon Rebel t2i, but glorious day! I just bought off a friend her Canon 40D, which whereas is "old" compared to the current 60D, it's still SO much better than a rebel! The only lens I own myself is the fixed 50mm 1.8lens, which I love! The only other lenses we have so far are the kit lenses that came with my mom's rebel, which are the low-end lenses. I hope to upgrade to something fabulous sometime this year. ;)

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    5. I couldn't agree with you more. I get called Miss Kiki or Teacher Kiki by the kids at the preschool I volunteer at, by the kids at Sunday School, and by the kids I babysit. It's such a great feeling and I love that they know my name!

      Your nieces and nephew(s?) sound so adorable and I love that you belted out Bible/church songs together! How fun is that? I can't wait to do that someday. Even if my voice is not so great. :)

      I definitely agree with you about blogging and photography. Blogging is definitely great motivation to improve my photograph, too! I'll admit, I'm a little jealous that you have a 40D! I only have the Rebel XS and only have the kit lens as well. I'm searching for a 50mm one since nearly everyone I know has one and recommends one, too. I cannot wait to get my hands on one of those lenses because I love all of the crisp photos (especially portraits) that they produce. That's super exciting that you might upgrade! I hope you do and write all about it on your blog!!

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    6. HHHhhm, you will LOVE the 50mm when you get one! Too bad you're not close to me, I have a friend selling hers! But whereas we're both natives of the Pacific coast area, from what I can deduce from your pictures, I'm still quite a few hours below you. :( I know, frankly, I can't believe MYSELF that I have a 40D now! It was like a dream just dropped into my lap without any warning! I am so grateful for it! But lady, even with the Rebel XS, you're doing FABULOUS!! All I see is great photos on your blog!

      By the way...I just finally got into the blog button scene and I very happily put your button onto my buttons page! Yippee!! :D

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    7. Yeah, too bad I don't live closer to you! I would love to get my hands on a 50mm asap, especially after seeing your photos!

      And thank you for the compliment, you're way, way, WAY too kind. :)

      I just placed one of your buttons on mine, too! So excited you got into the button scene. Welcome to it, friend!

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  5. I needed this!
    Thank you!
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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    1. I definitely needed it, too! It's so reassuring and encouraging to hear that I'm not the only one out there. :)

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  6. i recently wrote a post about working on not comparing myself to others! it is hard to not do but so true that it steals your joy!

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    1. Comparison definitely steals our joy. If only I remembered that everytime I compared myself to others! :) Anyway, that's so cool that you wrote a post on that, I'll definitely have to check it out!

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