Issues

Ugh, am I the only one out there who has issues with jealousy?  Ironically, I've never been jealous over a boyfriend or my sweet husband, but I am about just about everything else.  I spent the last 10 years working on this with God - wanting to be happy with what I have, where I am in life, and all of that.  Just when I think I'm getting there, it rears it's ugly head again.  *sigh*  Well, one more thing to talk to God about today.  Off to do that now......

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Elisabeth said…
No, you will never be the only one! I know the saying is so old but no matter what we think, the grass is not always greener on the other side. As humans we all go thru this at one time or another about something.
January 20, 2012 at 6:19 PM
jessicaday said…
Thanks Elisabeth! Your encouragement means a lot to me. I prayed about it and did my daily study in the Word, and God basically said to me: "are you gonna worship Me, or whatever you're jealous the other person has?" I know what my answer is and I'm feeling it's easy to let it go already. I may need to ask Him for help again tomorrow, though. I have a feeling He's okay with that. :-)
January 20, 2012 at 6:25 PM
Vicky said…
God, our Heavenly Father loves it when His children lean on Him for help.....just like you love it when Kara needs help and comes running to you! He is the "bestest" Father in the whole, wide world! But, Satan will always be there to torment if he can get the opportunity.....unfortunately! You are not alone in your struggles, sweetie! Why do you think the apostle, Paul, had to keep reminding people to be content? Philippians 4:11, 1 Timothy 6:8, Hebrews 13:5. It is our nature that we inherited from our greatest grandma Eve.....discontentment with what she had, a perfect life (go figure), only to fall for the lie the devil fed her! No, unfortunately, we are no different than she!
January 22, 2012 at 12:39 PM
Madamommy said…
I think we all struggle with that. We are practically in financial ruin from our maryland house... we won't be able to buy for several more years and it will take forever to get out under the home equity loan-which doesn't get released with a sale or foreclosure. I want so bad to have a house of my own again, I don't want to work part time at all... just to name a few... it is hard. I just try to remember... "The Lord is my shephard and I shall not want." He knows what's good for us. Sometimes I hate it. really... but I know that I'm like a lost sheep... I really don't know which way to go-I want what looks greener... but in the end-My shephard knows the better way-He's always looking out for me. The Israelites-they wandered for 40 years-I bet they had their days-but look at the beauty in the end... You're a beautiful person, a great mom, a devoted wife, an awesome cook... you may envy others but I'm sure there are also plenty who envy you :)
January 31, 2012 at 4:58 PM
jessicaday said…
Sheryl, that was such a beautiful post! Thank you so much!!!!
January 31, 2012 at 6:49 PM
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