Purpose Study Bible 320: Sing Your Song

One of the enemies of creativity is comparing what you do with others, which would have been easy for Esther to do.

When the king’s order and edict had been proclaimed, many young women were brought to the citadel of Susa and put under the care of Hegai. Esther also was taken to the king’s palace and entrusted to Hegai, who had charge of the harem. She pleased him and won his favor (Esther 2:8-9).

Two things seemed to prevent Esther from this tendency to compare. One was God's favor was upon her; she didn't have to strive to be noticed. The second was that she listened to Mordecai, who helped her maintain a good perspective that kept her from pride or false humility––not overestimating or underestimating her own importance (or beauty).

You also must be aware of the tendency to compare your gift or creativity with that of another. There's always someone more gifted, talented, favored, or blessed than you. If you measure your effectiveness against theirs, you risk becoming either intimidated or condescending. The truth is, you just have to be the best you that you can be. Instead of comparison, Scripture calls us to trust God’s personal work in our lives: "The Lord will accomplish what concerns me" (Psalm 138:8, NAS). 

Where are you allowing yourself to be intimidated by the talent or anointing of others? Where do you need to cease striving and recognize the opportunities God has given you? Where do you need to stop comparing yourself to those who are the best and start singing your song in a way that only you can do? God isn't wondering why you aren't some great ministry star; He's wondering why you're not being you. And after all, if you're good enough for God, shouldn't you be good enough for yourself?