In today's episode, I want to talk about a topic that is very difficult for me. I've been resisting it. I want to tell you about my beautiful friend Julee Brady, other women in my life, and how I realized that comparison was making me the robber of my own happiness.
I have a bad habit of comparing myself to the amazing women in my life. I would think that if I could just have what they have, I would be happy. I can testify to you now that that thinking is wrong. It doesn't matter if you get what others have, that is not the path to happiness.
When I was reunited with my high school friend in 2013, she invited me to join a group called The Cowgirls Historical Foundation. A group of accomplished, confident, and happy cowgirls. For a long time, the comparison part of me kept me away and told me I wasn't good enough. Being a part of that group was life changing for me.
Julee taught me that when you live into your gifts and stop comparing, it doesn't matter what anyone else does. You are doing what you are meant to do.
Julee passed away a couple of months ago from cancer. She taught me so much and I think of her often and know she is an unseen angel.
Remember that we aren't meant to be perfect, but we are perfected in Christ as we take a part of Him and work in His name. We are meant to work together to share our gifts, not to compare ourselves to others. God has a plan for each of us - we just have to listen.
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