Mobile Daily Devotional with Pst. Oluboye Emmanuel Week 37, Day 4: Wednesday, 13th September 2023. TOPIC: ENVY AND ADMIRATION: What Envy does -2? (4)

Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, ENVYING one another.

Welcome to the continuation of “What Envy Does?” Yesterday, we saw three negative effects of Envy namely; Negative emotion, Strained Relationship and Unhealthy Comparison. Today, we will add more points to those listed yesterday.

4. Lack of gratitude to God: Envy can make it difficult to appreciate and be grateful to God for one’s blessings and achievements. Instead of focusing on what one has, the focus shifts to what other’s possess, leading to a constant sense of lack or insufficiency. 

5. Stagnation or self-sabotage: Envy can sometimes lead to lack of motivation or fear of failure. Instead of striving for personal growth or success, individuals may become stuck in a cycle of envy, feeling incapable of achieving their own goals. It kills the zeal to make impact, robs one of his freedom.

6. Resist Help: Envy resist good fortunes and makes other resist helping you. When you are not happy with good news people avoid coming around you and withdraws any needed help you deserve.

7. Lack of Joy and Peace of mind: Envy has the ability to make you sad when you see good things around. It robs one peace of mind, generate negative thoughts and unnecessary anger towards other.

It is important to recognize and manage feelings of envy in a healthy way, such as practicing gratitude, cultivating self-acceptance, and focusing on personal growth rather than comparing oneself to others. Envy entails more energy than the required energy for admiration. 

Good Day and God bless you.

Happy Birthday to all celebrants and Happy Wedding Anniversary to those celebrating today.