Prayer for dealing with envy
Loving Father, I come to you seeking relief of the pain that is plaguing me today. I look at what others have, and I find myself wanting it or myself. I envy all manner of things, their possessions, their relationships, their joy and wonder why I always find myself lacking. Lord, it often gets to the point where I start hating the people who seem to be thriving while I stay stuck in a pit of despair. Help me Lord to keep my eyes on my blessings and to work to improve my circumstances rather than envying others. Bless my work Lord, that I may feel truly rewarded by the Harvest I reap and give me your spirit of gratitude that I may never feel the need to compare my blessing with anyone else's. Lord crush any anger, depression, bitterness, resentment of feelings of ill-will that have festered within me because if my envy and transform them into contentment that I may walk through life wanting nothing but your approval. Lord hear my prayer Amen.