Running YOUR Race - Career & Purpose Comparison

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverence, the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrew 12:1-2 (NIV)

What Will Comparison In Your Career And Purpose Do To You?

Comparison Will Lead You To Minimize Your Gift

“Moses said to the Lord, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have neveer been eloquent,
neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech
and tongue.” Exodus 4:!0 (NIV)

But Moses said, “Pardon your servant, Lord. Please send someone else.”
Exodus 4:13 (NIV)

2) Comparison Will Lead You To Pursue The Wrong Path

“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to
please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.”
Galatians 1:10 (NIV)

3) Comparison Will Stunt Your Growth

Growth take time and trust, but comparison rushes it.

How To Combat Comparison In Your Career and Calling:

Focus On Faithfulness, Not Flashiness

“Well done, good and faithful servant…”
Matthew 25:23 (NIV)

2) Water What Is In Front Of You

“It’s criminal to live cautiously like that! If you knew I was after the best, why did
you do less than the least?”
Matthew 25:26 (MSG)

Investment In The Gifts God Has Given You Holds Eternal ROI

3) Stay Rooted In Your Christ-Given Identity, Not Their Applause

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear
much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing”
John 15:5 (NIV)