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Loving, even when you don’t want to
We know love is the greatest commandment because Jesus said it was. Loving our neighbor is important but it can be HARD! How are we supposed to love when people are reckless, lack morals, and hard-hearted? It can be hard, so we must pray. Pray for ourselves and for for the people around us. You may ask, “Is it selfish to pray for myself first?” NO! Praying for yourself so you can have peace while handling situations with people who are causing you hardships/are difficult to love in the moment is important. You must be filled up first before you can pour out to others! “But I say, love your…
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Jealousy and forgiveness
Jealousy is a slippery snake. It can come along quietly and wrap its lengthy body around your heart and choke you out. One of the ten commandments says not “you shall not covet,” and that means that you won’t desire what is not yours. Jealousy as a kid or teen can look like wanting a toy or wanting a relationship or something like that. But as an adult it can mean wanting a spouse like your friend does or having a great desire for money. When I have felt jealous it has stemmed from a place of unforgiveness and comparison. Forgiveness is so uplifting. When you forgive, weights and burdens…