Genesis 4-7; Psalm 2

Often when I don’t get what I want or the fruits of my labor are not as abundant as I had expected, I blame everyone except myself. It’s not my fault. I get angry at someone who’s doing well even though their success has NOTHING to do with mine. It’s easier to take out my own negativity and bad mood on some one else who is thriving. It’s easier to blame circumstances and declare I would obviously be a better person if my circumstances were better.

It’s damn convicting. When does a disappointing reflection of myself humble me and make me draw closer to God? When does a real look at myself that I don’t like draw me into bitter unproductive comparison? The latter makes me bitter and angry. It distances me from others. The former is uncomfortable and vulnerable.

God doesn’t compare me and others. He has enough space and enough love for all of us. Can I trust that?