Psalm 73: 26. My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever.
The Psalmist tells of his weakness in being jealous of the success of the godless people in his life. They were prosperous and healthy. They tell everyone that they have no need of God. But the Psalmist realized that God was all he truly had.
I can relate to this ancient writer. I fight a jealous reaction to the success of others who do not seem to deserve the finer things in life. I know that my relationship with God is the most real and good part of my life. There is nothing on this Earth as good as what God offers me for eternity.
Prayer: I will walk with You, my God. I know that every good thing for me is found in Your plan for me. Help me to discern Your desire for my life and grant me the courage to follow Your plan.
Amen
Same verse in 2013. The envy struck me again in 2015, but it was grace which led me to choose a verse from Hebrews instead.
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