No Comparison

Life can be really hard sometimes, especially if we start comparing ourselves to others. It's easy to forget the blessings we have. I was just reading a post from The Frugal Find blog (This post). I understand the need for help to provide when times get tough, but seeing just how much more some people have for basic necessities was upsetting.

But then I have to look at my blessings. My husband works hard, and we don't need help to make ends meet. He is an amazing man. He helps around the house and spends time with our children. He is also very supportive and understanding. I wish more people could have spouses like him.

We have six beautiful children. Life may be tough and at times very tight, but we support them ourselves. They are intelligent kids. They sure complain about having to help around the house, but they are learning to work. Watching them learn and grow and become who they will be is fulfilling. I wish more people could feel those accomplishments.

My parents were amazing. Sure, there are things I think they could have done differently or better, but they did teach me to work hard and to be responsible. They taught me to plan and to budget. I learned to put needs before wants. But they also taught me to enjoy life. They still teach me so much and have been one of the greatest examples in my life. I wish more parents were like them.

I have a testimony of Jesus Christ. I know he is my Savior and wants me to become the most I am capable of becoming. I know he'll help me achieve that by turning my weaknesses in to strengths. And he provides the path to change my life, to fix my mistakes and become a better me. He paid a great price for me. It doesn't really matter how much others do, believe, receive, or achieve. I'm not them and they aren't me. God loves me for who I am. I know that. I wish more people could have this comfort.

I'm very blessed to be me. I have a great life. My life is beautiful. I have a lot that others do not. When all is said and done, it's upsetting that more people can't experience the joy I know, because I truly have been blessed with the basic necessities of life.