Here’s the deal: jealousy is something that every human being has to work through in life. You may not consider yourself the “jealous type” but let me ask you this: have you ever seen someone else get promoted and immediately thought “well why should they be?”… perhaps you’ve even begun to list off all the reasons why that person should not be given favor. This kind of jealousy, although it may not be what we all immediately think of when we hear that word, is rooted in a poverty mindset, fueled by insecurity, and often anointed by suspicion.
Ouch, right!? The truth is that God has placed special favor on certain individuals in the world. It’s easy to get jealous when we see others getting special treatment, having giftings we want, or given a special place of leadership. Jealousy may come up in your heart when you face the reality that people will be exalted above you in different seasons, so today I’d love to share some healthy ways to deal with it:
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