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b'In today\\u2019s world, social media is huge! There are so many apps to connect us with friends, family, and maybe even a few celebrities\\u2014almost instantly. \\nUnfortunately, we tend to compare ourselves to what looks perfect on social media. We start thinking stuff like this:\\n\\u2022 My friend\\u2019s life is way better than mine because they are having so much fun traveling while I\\u2019m stuck at home with piles of homework.\\n\\u2022 If only I had [insert thing here], then I would be happy.\\n\\u2022 If only I were doing this with so-and-so. Then, I would really be having fun.\\nWe sometimes believe the lie that if we fill our lives up with stuff or do certain things, we\\u2019ll feel special. When our worth is in anything other than Jesus, we quickly fall into comparison.\\nSo what\\u2019s the truth we can combat this lie with? According to Hebrews 13:5, Jesus will always be there with us\\u2014no matter how much we have, who we\\u2019re with, what we\\u2019re doing, or what\\u2019s happening around us. Our worth and identity belong in Christ, our Creator and Savior. A relationship with Him is enough to fulfill us. \\u2022 Carissa Vruggink\\n\\u2022 Have you ever seen something on social media you wanted? Why did you want it? \\n\\u2022 If our faith is in Christ, our identity is not based on what we have or what we do. Check out John 1:12, Romans 8, Ephesians 2:8-10, and 1 Peter 2:9-10. Who are we in Christ? \\n\\u2022 How can you remember these truths when you\\u2019re tempted to find your worth in something other than Jesus? \\nBe free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he [God] has said, \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d Hebrews 13:5 (WEB)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nEphesians 2:8-10; Hebrews 13:5-6'