Ep 16: Jealousy, comparison and insecurity... And how NOT to be those things!

Sometimes I'll ask a question on Facebook like.... Do you ever feel jealous of others' success or lifestyle or career or ministry? Do you ever compare yourself with others? Do you ever feel insecure in certain areas? I always feel a little jealous when someone will comment... No, I never feel any of these ways. Now I'm not sure they're being completely honest but maybe they are. Maybe they NEVER deal with some of the emotions that I deal with. Whatever the truth is... Here's my truth... I do!! Praise God, He's brought me a long way but still I catch myself sometimes having thoughts like... Why not me, God? Why them? When will it be my turn? 

I think being jealous of someone is a human, fleshly trait. That's not trying to excuse it but it says WE ALL DEAL WITH IT at some point in our lives. Some more than others I'm sure, but even if it's one time... we STILL need to confront it. To bring it before God and examine our hearts. We don't like to do that though. And a lot of times, we deny we even have a problem with jealousy, I know I have in the past.... I'm NOT jealous of them, don't be silly! But denying it doesn't make it go away. And if not addressed and dealt with, it can turn into anger, resentment, bitterness, and hate. Jealousy and envy truly are green-eyed monsters! 

My prayer is that this episode helps you see if this is an area in your life that you need to let God into. My prayer is that you'll have a fresh revelation of how destructive jealousy can really be. My prayer is that you see how much God loves you and doesn't want this seed of envy to take root in your heart. He loves you and me so much. He knows that being jealous of anyone takes our eyes off Him and onto something that can completely hinder our growth and relationship with Him and the people in our life. 

All my love in Christ,

~Christina

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