Be not envious of your neighbour

 DAILY SHOWER February 6, 2023 Devotion and Declarations


Prayer before the Word: 

 _ O God, I thank You for yet another day. I magnify Your name because You are my God and all I have. Please, use me according to Your will and prosper me in Jesus name, Amen_ 



TODAY’S TOPIC: Be not envious of your neighbour

Text: Psalm 73: 1-10 (NIV):


"73:1. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.

73:2. But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold.

73:3. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

73:4. They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong.

73:5. They are free from the burdens common to man; they are not plagued by human ills.

73:6. Therefore pride is their necklace; they clothe themselves with violence.

73:7. From their callous hearts comes iniquity; the evil conceits of their minds know no limits.

73:8. They scoff, and speak with malice; in their arrogance they threaten oppression.

73:9. Their mouths lay claim to heaven, and their tongues take possession of the earth.

73:10. Therefore their people turn to them and drink up waters in abundance."



SHOWER (Reflection):

Envy is an evil against humanity. If you must succeed in life, you must learn to be yourself and cautious. On no account must you dream or pray or ask people what to do to be like them. Let what you have be enough to you. In verses 3, David says that he envied or wanted to be like like the arrogant; thieves, wealthy people, etc. Subsequent verses went on to describe the works of the pride. These works of theirs alone should inform you that they are not worth following. There are lots of celebrities like that: they appear to be wealthy or able to do due to how they dress or appear on Social media/events. However, some of these people are facing different troubles from homes (spouses or children, etc.) Some have lost most of their loved ones, others sacrificed their children or whatever. Following them will lead you to bankrupty, problem, etc. What you spend in trying to emulate habits can take your life. So be careful. Be yourself and win the ultimate crown in Jesus name, Amen!!!




PRAYER/DECLARATIONS

1. O God i submit myself before you. Help me to stand firm and live my life as you created me to be, and win ... in Jesus name, Amen.


2. O you wicked power from my foundation or environment that has vowed that my resources this week will be expanded on drugs or police case; by the power in the blood of Jesus Christ, i command you to be roasted by fire of God...in Jesus name, Amen.


3. By the power in the blood of Jesus Christ, i must be favoured this week wether the enemies like it or not...in Jesus name, Amen!