A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot. - Proverbs 14:30
Dear Jesus, you gave yourself so little of everything on this planet when you were here. You only lived 33 years. You never owned a home or had a wife or children. You had no bank account, no fancy toys, and not much of a vacation ever. And yet, you were the most contented and tranquil person we will ever know. Thank you for not ever giving way to envy. I have all those things you did not afford yourself and I struggle with a continual lust for more. Be my Savior from the power of envy and give me the tranquility that comes from abiding faith in the goodness of your Father. AMEN
Envy will pack her bags and catch the first flight out of your heart when you invite Jesus over for a visit.
Additional Reading: 1 Kings 21 and 22, Proverbs 17:22, Luke 12:13-21, Philippians 4:10-13