Saying jealousy is a strong emotion is like
saying water will quench thirst. Solomon's Song of Songs describes jealousy as
"unyielding as the grave. It burns like a blazing fire, like a mighty
flame.” Even children use it to provoke anger or tears. Adults use it to try to
reignite sagging interest in a relationship.
Jealousy
can surface uninvited. A friend or colleague gets a promotion to a prestigious
position. You smile, offer congratulations, but jealousy flows with a
vengeance. To combat jealousy, force yourself to face the truth. Your colleague
is better suited for the job. Her personality qualified her for the position.
As I accept the truth, the freer I become to
let go of jealousy. When I pray sincerely for God to bless someone with success
and make myself rejoice in their good fortune, the greater are my chances of
finding inner peace. Warm, affectionate love and godly affirmations douse the
flames of jealousy.
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