In regard to other people, I have not concerned myself with how people view me. I do, however, have been concerned in how I treat others or how I make them feel.

So,it is fairly easy for me to be more concerned with what God wants or cares about than mere men.

Rejoicing in the uniqueness of each person, causes me not to compare myself or others.

That being said, I have noticed that there is an area in my life where I have compared myself to others.

It is in the area of prayer. Despite the fact that God is my focus in all that I do. He is my first thought when I open my eyes, my last thought before bed.

I thank Him for everything in my life. His direction is what I seek throughout the day. I just want to please Him.

It is a privilege to bring the cares or joys of others to Him. I have witnessed His hand in big and small things in this life.

Sometimes my prayers have been immature in nature. Yet, God has answered, comforted, directed, and encouraged me.

Even still, there are some that, when they pray, are elegant in speech and flow. Recalling Scripture and principles so effortlessly.

Do you struggle to pray in a crowd? Let me encourage you today. It’s okay.

I felt the Lord saying that just as all the parts of the body have their unique and specific and special abilities and purpose- so do we.

I am not eloquent in speech, neither are my prayers. God in His wisdom made me this way for a purpose and He did the same for you.

All He wants is our heart and devotion. So, never stop! The Holy Spirit takes our heart and intercedes for us. The manner in which we pray is not as important as actually praying. As with anything else in life, we are not to compare ourselves with others. He just wants us to look to Him.

Prayer is somewhat of a mystery to most. We have to remember that God is not a magic wand that succumbs to our demands. Sometimes, He answers in ways that are in line with those wants. Sometimes, He has different plans. This causes some people to turn away.

I pray that you never turn away. Keep asking, but also keep seeking Him. You will not be disappointed.

Sometimes, we get discouraged and don’t think we are impacting our world. He then gives us glimpses of blessing to help us.

Last week, I received this from my brother and sister-in-law:

In conclusion, please don’t compare yourself to others. For, it’s not a communication with others, it’s communication with our living God.