Daily Power #85

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. (Ps. 23:1 ESV)

Whether it’s hours in the day or money in the bank, sometimes you feel like you will never have enough, that you can never get caught up, let alone get ahead. Especially when we look online or check social media and see what others have, we often feel like we’re missing out.

We see other people eating incredible meals, taking amazing vacations, and having fun with family and friends. They look beautiful and wear amazing clothes, live in houses straight out of HGTV, and drive new cars.

And then we wonder why we feel so disappointed with our own lives.

Here’s what you need to remember. When your contentment is based on comparing yourself with everyone else—especially on social media—then you will never be satisfied. Even when you know everyone else is simply posing and photoshopping their lives, as long as you compare, you’ll come up short.

However, when your desires for your life align with God’s, you’ll never feel envious or jealous. Instead, you’ll feel just the opposite—content, joyful, fulfilled.

Our primary need each day is to know him, grow closer to him, and know his peace.

When we focus on this truth and follow our Good Shepherd, we become content in a way that Instagram can never convey.

Power Lift

Dear Jesus, you alone are the Lord of my life and my power source. Remind me that I have more than enough of what my heart truly desires through my relationship with you.