Comparing Notes
Do you have one of those people in your life who will call you often to see where you are in life compared to theirs? I was sharing with a friend (Ms. A) that I have a constant encounter with another friend, (Ms. B), who will call me quite often and ask me so many questions about areas of my life and some challenges I have been battling to see if they have been resolved or if I’m still fighting those battles. In my ignorance I thought Ms. B was constantly checking on me out of concern or care for me until my friend Ms. A made a comment that Ms. B was comparing notes with me. It was the first time I heard “comparing notes” used in a negative way because I thought comparing notes means you’re exchanging ideas, thoughts or opinions on common subject matters.
Apparently what some people do is to compare if they are on the same level with you or they are ahead of you based on the life challenges or battles you’re facing. That’s pathetic isn’t it? I look at people’s progress as an inspiration for me to also grow in the different areas of my life and not to compete to see who’s doing better or not. I also look at people’s challenges and battles as an opportunity God is using uniquely to grow them in certain areas of their lives. If there’s anything life has taught me thus far, it is that we all have a unique blueprint for our lives and our journeys and experiences will never be the same hence there is absolutely no wisdom in “comparing notes” on who’s leading or who’s losing in life.
2 Corinthians 10:12 MSG
“We’re not, understand, putting ourselves in a league with those who boast that they’re our superiors. We wouldn’t dare do that. But in all this comparing and grading and competing, they quite miss the point.”
There you have it. I pray for you this week that the Lord will engrace your life with peace and contentment. That He will enable you to run your race and accomplish the purposes He has planned for your life. I declare it is so and so it is in Jesus’ name. AMEN!
XOXO,
Lady Abena.
A Rose For Your Heart
February is Heart Month and a great opportunity to raise awareness on heart disease which is a leading cause of death in the USA and I like to believe is also a leading cause of death among Africans. High Blood Pressure is the most common one among my people and I can tell you with confidence that it’s not going away until we make some good lifestyle changes including our eating habits. So sorry I had to go there :).
On this Valentine’s weekend, my red rose goes to those battling heart diseases. I am praying for their healing and wholeness. I’d also like to encourage the rest of us to stay in the know of our heart health, get our screenings done and make some necessary lifestyle changes so we can live a longer and healthier life.
Enjoy a rose from me.
XOXO,
Lady Abena
This Thing Called Life
It looks like 2025 started off with a vengeance. The number of obituaries popping up here and there and sudden attacks got us thinking about this thing we call life. I’ve been to a few funeral services already and have some more coming up and I couldn’t help but think what’s happening to the life we know?
I know for a fact that most people have become anxious especially with the current climate of things economically and politically. Anxiety for some is on the high and we are just starting the year so imagine what the next eleven (11) months can bring? The uncertainties of life can throw some people off balance so here are some of the scriptures that I embed in my brain to keep me focused and unmoved even in the midst of chaos and uncertainties.
Philippians 4:6-7 ESV
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Isaiah 41:10 ESV
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Psalm 55:22 ESV
“Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.”
Psalm 121:5-6 ESV
“The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand.The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night.”
I pray that these scriptures will bless you and your family and bring you total peace as you navigate the year ahead. It is so and so it is in Jesus’ name. AMEN.
XOXO,
Lady Abena.