John 14:27
27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Angry much? Angry at God because He isn’t working as fast as you would like Him too? You see people around you are being blessed with progress and prayers answered and you feel forgotten. You feel forgotten because you are focusing on what you don’t have and not what God has already provided. You are angry because God has allowed something to be taken out of your life and He isn’t going to give it back. You must adjust and are having a hard time adjusting. You have lost and want that loss to be replaced. You have given up and sacrificed and want to be rewarded. You see no end in sight.
Jealousy is overwhelming you. Jealousy about what God is blessing others with. Jealousy about the contentment and happiness others seem to have. Jealousy is a special combination from the enemy. It is a mixture of desperate want and lack of gratitude. You have fallen for the lie that you need something particular or someone particular for your life to be complete. You don’t need anything. God supplies enough. You are confusing wants with needs. The enemy loves to see you unable to enjoy a day, move forward, and let go. He wants you focused on what you don’t have instead of what you do have.
The enemy thrives on reminding you that your desires haven’t been met. He wants you to believe that you are entitled to things working out your way and at the time you want them to. He wants you to believe that having your plan and dreams fulfilled are the only way you will be happy. He points out how others are being blessed and that you have been forgotten. He loves to see you angry at God. The enemy is constantly trying to drive a wedge between you and God. He knows God will never give up on you, so his goal is to make sure you give up on God.
It is alright to be angry. It is alright to be frustrated. It is alright to be jealous. You must recognize these feelings though and not bury them. You need to share how you feel with God. He sees it anyway. He already knows your heart, your desires and your struggles. Get real with God. Show Him where you are at and the truth about yourself. Share all of it.
God provides you with a way to combat anger, frustration and jealousy. Combat them with gratitude. Stop and appreciate what is in front of you. Appreciate the now. Appreciate how very far you have come. God was by your side then and He still is now. He has not forgotten you. Praise God for all He provides. Talk about His loving kindness. Be thankful for your children, your family, friends and the roof over your head. Take the focus off what you don’t have and place it on all you do have. Be thankful for your successes. You are blessed! God will give you peace. Leave the plan and timing in His hands.
Prayer
Father God,
Thank you for having wonderful plans for me. Thank you for blessing me with progress. Thank you for understanding my anger, frustration and jealousy. Forgive me for when I fail to see how You have been by my side the whole time. Forgive me for constantly taking back control. Through all my ups and downs you are here. I am all in at times and completely give up at others. You never give up. May I surrender to what is and appreciate what is right in front of me. “Help me to take my hands off of my life and the way it should go.” Help me to give you control.
In Jesus’ Name
Amen
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