Who Appointed You Judge?

At times it can be hard to submit to God’s authority in our life, to trust Him and His ways. We can become envious of what others have and want the same for ourselves. This is what the Israelites expressed to Samuel in 1 Samuel chapter 8 after Samuel appointed his sons judges over Israel. […]

When Envy Stalks Us

Sometimes it is hard to see the prosperity of others and not feel envious of their life. They seem to have everything they desire and it appears they have no troubles. As the psalmist puts it in Psalm 73: “For there are no pains in their death, And their body is fat. They are not […]

Prayer Journey — Discontent

You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife or his male servant or his female servant or his ox or his donkey or anything that belongs to your neighbor.” – Exodus 20:17 (NASB) Help me dear Lord to be content with what you have given me in this life. […]

“I’m More Envious Than You!”

Envy is that fiery dart that the evil one uses to pierce you, to pierce your heart. Left inside of you, the dart causes an infection that can lead to strife, jealousy and even anger.