Theme – Breaking the Chains of Jealousy
Bible Reference: James 3:14-16
Message: Jealousy is a powerful emotion that can easily take hold of our hearts and minds. It can cause us to compare ourselves to others, covet what they have, and even resent their successes. But jealousy is not from God. In fact, it’s listed among the works of the flesh in Galatians 5:19-21. Jealousy can keep us from experiencing the fullness of joy and contentment that comes from walking in obedience to God’s Word. But with His help, we can break free from the chains of jealousy and live in the freedom of Christ’s love.
James 3:14-16 says, “But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.”
Prayer Points:
1. Ask God for forgiveness if you have allowed jealousy to take hold in your heart.
2. Pray for the Holy Spirit to reveal any areas of your life where jealousy is keeping you from walking in love and contentment.
3. Ask God to help you cultivate a heart of gratitude for all that He has blessed you with.
4. Pray for the wisdom to trust in God’s plan for your life, even when it looks different from what others have.
5. Ask God to help you focus on the blessings and opportunities in your own life, rather than comparing yourself to others.
6. Pray for the courage to celebrate the successes of others, even if it means setting aside your own desires.
7. Ask God to help you recognize and resist the lies of the enemy that fuel jealousy and envy.
8. Pray for the grace to extend forgiveness and love to those who have triggered feelings of jealousy in you.
9. Ask God to help you be content in every circumstance, knowing that He is faithful and will provide for all your needs.
10. Pray for the Holy Spirit to transform your heart and mind, replacing jealousy with love, joy, and peace.
Final Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come before You today asking for Your help in breaking the chains of jealousy in our lives. We confess that this is a powerful emotion that can easily take hold of our hearts and minds, and we ask for Your forgiveness for any ways in which we have allowed it to control us. Help us to cultivate a heart of gratitude for all that You have blessed us with, and to trust in Your plan for our lives. Give us the strength to resist the lies of the enemy and to focus on the blessings and opportunities in our own lives. We pray for the courage to celebrate the successes of others and to extend forgiveness and love to those who have triggered feelings of jealousy in us. Transform our hearts and minds, replacing jealousy with love, joy, and peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Revd Sam Adeyemi
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