j-e-l-o-u-s-y It is a viscous cycle... wanting more of what others have. possessions. position. power. place. people. potential. Jealousy steals from us; causes us to feel more empty. We are thieves stealing joy from ourselves. Always wanting more. It's a seemingly endless cycle. Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot, but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit. Proverbs 12:12 (NLT) Enter a new cycle. Contentment. A state of mind. A choice. A heart attitude. Determined that what I have is enough. Trusting that if I need it, God will provide. possessions. position. power. place. people. potential. He is the God of all. He created all things for His glory. And whether they bow to Him or not… they are still under His authority. And He can bring to me whatever He chooses. But I believe He is wanting, He is waiting, He is willing me to be more humble. The godly are not perfect people. The godly are not self-righteous. The godly are simply people who put God first. Who understand that only through His sacrifice, His blood, His resurrection... are they godly. That is where contentment begins. A humble heart. Not needing more than Him. Knowing that He will provide all I need. Then my roots can grow down deep into Him. And I can grow, little by little, stronger and stronger each day... and be rooted. A tree planted and bearing fruit. A new and refreshing cycle. This one does not make me feel lousy. This one does not make me feel less. This one nourishes, replenishes, regenerates, repopulates, and re-cycles. Word of God, train me today... to change the cycle that is my thought life and choose contentment, to be rooted in faith, regardless of my feelings, trusting You to make me strong. Lord, let me be rooted in You. Let my roots grow down deep drawing up nourishment from You. See that I go on growing in You. Help me become strong and vigorous in the truths You have taught. Let my life overflow with joy and thanksgiving for all You have done. (from Colossians 2:7)
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