The Right End of Jealousy

Has anyone ever been on the right side of jealousy?

If I’m the jealous one, I envy someone else because I see something they have that I want.

But if I am the focus of someone’s jealousy, I may be hurt by their personal discontent and insecurity.

While it’s easy for me to focus my anger toward someone who hurts me, God gently reminds me that I am the first one who needs to change.

As a result, I’ve learned that my security is not in myself, in others or in possessions.

My security is in God, who is my strength and my hope. Jealousy, whether I am expressing it or its object, undermines my personal security.

I realise now that jealousy has no right side. And I’m learning to avoid it. My confidence is in God who replaces jealousy with security.

Prayer: Dear God, help us to find our security in you. Teach us to avoid jealousy and to stand firm in your unfailing love. Amen