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It is part of the human condition to look around at what others possess and feel a twinge of longing. We see a friend’s career success, a neighbor’s happy family, or someone else’s financial freedom, and suddenly, our own lives can feel inadequate. This craving for what we do not have is subtle at first, but if left unchecked, it can grow into a deep-seated discontentment. We begin to view our blessings through a lens of scarcity rather than abundance, focusing entirely on the empty spaces rather than the overflowing cup God has placed in our hands.
By Dr Joe PettigrewIt is part of the human condition to look around at what others possess and feel a twinge of longing. We see a friend’s career success, a neighbor’s happy family, or someone else’s financial freedom, and suddenly, our own lives can feel inadequate. This craving for what we do not have is subtle at first, but if left unchecked, it can grow into a deep-seated discontentment. We begin to view our blessings through a lens of scarcity rather than abundance, focusing entirely on the empty spaces rather than the overflowing cup God has placed in our hands.