Envy is a dark twisting of our heart’s longings. It makes us covet what others have, turning our own lives bitter in the process. Scripture consistently warns us about the plague of envy, and yet, we all feel it.

Envy, jealousy, and unfair comparison all have the ability to turn your girl’s ambition into toxic resentment of those around her. When envy creeps in, consider it an opportunity to lean on God and learn more about your girl’s truest desires.

Embolden your girl to identify the cause of her envy. Why does she feel jealous in this way? When we can identify the root cause of envy, our truest desire, we can begin working to break free from the chains of the enemy.

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