Once you know yourself, and also in the process of getting to know yourself more, stay in your lane. Stop continuously comparing yourself with people you went to school/college with, co-workers, neighbors or even reality TV stars and families. Stop comparing yourself to your children as well. You have a unique assignment that only you can achieve, but that won't happen if you spend your time being distracted trying to walk (or run) in other people's lanes and wishing you were them and not who you are. Be grateful for your lane. The irony of life is that someone else is probably comparing themselves to you and wishing they were in your lane... imagine that! We all need to stay in our lane.
Yesterday, a woman with a high level position said she felt like an underachiever when someone who is a couple of years older than her got a high powered job. I immediately responded, "imagine how I feel" because of where I imagined I would be in life but I am not there yet..I'm work in progress. In retrospect, that was a very sad response on my part. That's not the way to respond. While I have those moments when I compare myself and feel like how she felt, I know better than to stay feeling that way. Whenever those moments come: I shake off the thought and refocus! I am sure you've had your moments too. Which is why we are here today with this insightful message--to be reminded to stay in your lane and not to fret. Be grateful for your lane.
When I woke up this morning, I was reminded by Jesus that we all have lanes in which we are travelling and should stay there--not compare ourselves or feel inferior to other people or their lives. Yes, there are things in our lives that could be better, or could have been different but due to some unfortunate delays, missed opportunities, poor choices, etc., they are not as they should be. But, once you get back on track, work things out, stop comparing yourself and stay in your lane, your mission is still ahead of you and all that you were called in life to do, you can and will do. One day at a time. Remember, no one's life is perfect--even if it appears to be in your eyes.
A reminder from God's Word: "Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life." (Galatians 6:4-5, MSG)
Stay in your lane and enjoy life's journey. Life is what you make it and how you respond to whatever is thrown your way. Don't get continuously distracted that you end up feeling hopeless about your life--stay in your lane. Keep focused. You will look back over your life and be grateful for your lane. The good and the bad, highs and lows, you are equipped to handle it all when you stay in your lane!
