Proverbs 14:30

My view from "The Chair" this morning - Proverbs 14:30.  Want to know something?  I never thought I would struggle with jealousy, but over these last nine months it has been my unwanted companion in one form or another.  It has been one of Satan's best tricks.  When it started, I named it all kinds of things - annoyance; frustration; unfairness; dislike; etc.  I couldn't figure out why my normally peaceful heart was anxiety-filled and mad whenever this person came around. I wanted to blame the person that I thought was causing the "problem".  I know, I know, people aren't our enemies. I love that my Creator is patient and merciful and doesn't give up on me (or you).  He has continued to place His truth in front of me with both His Words and people that love me and can speak truth.   I clearly remember the moment that the real issue became clear to me.  I was stunned!  How had this happened?   I was not normally a jealous person.  Satan was methodical and patient as he wove a very intricate web around my vision and quietly whispered lies into my ears regarding this person.  He told me I had a right to judge them and their actions.  He told me they were "stealing" my other friendships.  He told me all kinds of untruths that fed the growing jealousy inside of me.  When I confessed my jealousy in prayer to Him with a friend as a witness, EVERYTHING changed.  My heart returned to a healthy peaceful state and the anxiety, as well as, anger vanished.  If you are struggling with jealousy, don't waste another hour.  Grab the hand of another believer and in prayer hand over the jealousy to your Creator.  He is waiting to bathe your heart in His peace.  Until We Chat Again, Crystal - The Plank-Eyed Girl