Romans 12:15 tells us to “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” I’ve found that we believers often do a better job of weeping with others than we do rejoicing. Speaking only for myself, rejoicing with someone can be difficult because I want what they have as well. Being genuinely happy for someone can be challenging when my circumstances don’t seem as good as someone else’s.
Some years ago my brother, Doug, dropped a three-word phrase on me that started a lot of soul searching: “Comparison kills contentment.” I might be happy with what I have UNTIL I see what you have. Only then do I realize mine doesn’t quite measure up to yours. This, incidentally, is part of why a lot of time on social media isn’t a good thing.
Speaking of my brother, He and Debbie are near the end of a cruise that started in Australia and will end in New York. From time to time, they’re able to send photos my way when the WiFi is good. If you want to join me in rejoicing with them, I made an online album that can be accessed here.
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