“Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with David but had departed from Saul. So he sent David away from him and gave him command over a thousand men, and David led the troops in their campaigns. In everything he did he had great success, because the Lord was with him. When Saul saw how successful he was, he was afraid of him. But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he led them in their campaigns.” 1 Samuel 18:12-16
Dear Jesus, I see how jealousy quickly sets down roots in my heart and life. I quickly make comparisons with other people and other organizations and I become jealous. I become jealous of their success. I become jealous of their popularity. I become jealous of their gifting. I become jealous of so many different things and become discontented with me and what you’ve given me. More than that, God, in those moments I realize that I am becoming discontented with you. And I know what a slap in the face that is. When I become jealous of those things, in other people or other groups, I am essentially saying to you that you are not enough. Forgive me for this, dear Father. You are truly enough for me. The truth is you are more than enough for me. You have given me your full acceptance and approval. You love me and call me your dear child. I am fully acceptable to you. More than that, you have brought me into your kingdom and you rule over my life for my good. You keep me from things that would be harmful to my soul. You give me things that will be helpful to my walk of faith. You do all things for my good. You give me yourself and promise to never leave or abandon me. Keep jealousy and fear far from my heart today. You are enough for me; yes, you are more than enough. Amen.
There is nothing more than you can have than God. When you have him, you have the most you could ever have. And in Jesus you have him. In Jesus you have his acceptance. In Jesus you have his approval. In Jesus you have his praise. In Jesus you have God! Let that be enough for you today. The truth is God is more than enough. Set your heart on him.