This is a sequel to my earlier post 'The Monster is Within Us'. To get rid of jealousy from our lives today, we need to follow certain practical steps :
First, acknowledge that jealousy exists in your life. Be honest with yourself
Second, admit that you are in conflict with God. This is an important step. It will prevent you from considering jealousy as "normal" or "acceptable" behavior.
Third, thank and praise God for what He's doing in the other person's life.
The fourth step may seem impossible. Do something nice for the person --even if you don't feel like it—it will start to short-circuit the negative feelings you have.
Fifth, ask the Lord to show you how He views that individual. This will cause us to look beyond our own perspective and view the other person as someone valuable to God.
Sixth, refocus your attention on what God is doing in your life. His plans for you are just as big and important as His plans for the person you envy.
Seventh, adopt a Psalm 37:4 mindset. “Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart”. When you truly delight yourself in God and trust Him to bless you according to His will, you'll no longer feel a need for jealousy in your life. Then contentment will replace envy and dissatisfaction.
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