Fact, Fantasy, Fun, Fallacy
By Susan Price
I thoroughly enjoy communicating with family and friends, whether they live near or very far from me. In just one click, I can read and hear about activities (live or in written form), for example, connecting with my dear friend who lives in Australia, getting updates from a colleague in Italy, and watching videos of my sister’s adorable dog in California. One of the platforms available at no cost is Facebook and Facetime, 2 apps through which I can view pictures, read about their adventures, celebrate their promotions and family updates, share in their retirements and victories, and even mourn their losses.
In all honesty, too many times, after reading their posts, I have felt a subtle spirit of envy creep inside of me, wishing that my life could be like theirs at that particular moment. Of course, I do not live in their homes, nor do I truly know what is really going on in their lives. We tend to post the good things that are happening in our lives. We are not boasting but sharing all the blessings occurring at that specific moment in our lives. (I think that I do a sensational job of embarrassing my kids… LOL)
When this happens, I see it as a red flag and immediately do a self-introspection. It is an opportunity to praise God for all that He has done and is currently doing in my life. He has made me just the way I am for which I must be exceptionally grateful. One of the verses that come to mind is:
Psalm 139:14-16 New International Version (NIV) I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.
What a beautiful reflection of who we are in God’s eyes. He created us uniquely. He made me different from everyone else. I have worth and value to Him. He isn’t finished with me as of yet…. We’re still under construction. Perhaps my Facebook families and friends with whom I connect are a bit ahead of me in some areas of life, but remember, God is working to finish the beautiful work that He started in me!!! In YOU, too!!!!
"We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves"
2 Corinthians 10:12 (NIV)
So, my beautiful, talented and precious friends, don’t lose hope... God has wonderful things in store for us.
