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For wherever there is jealousy (envy) and contention (rivalry and selfish ambition), there will also be confusion (unrest, disharmony, rebellion) and all sorts of evil and vile practices (James 3:16).
Are you praying and seeking God for a change in your life? Does there seen to be an invisible roadblock preventing you from experiencing God’s blessing and favor to the fullest?
The
Bible tells us that when we hold on to strife, it brings confusion. Strife
opens the door to every evil work of the enemy (James 3:16). Strife can creep
in like a cancer to steal your peace, destroy relationships and extinguish
hope. You must constantly stay on guard against strife and make the decision to
walk in love and peace. Keeping strife out of your life is a vital key to
living the abundant life God has in store for you!
Follow
the example of Jesus and let your words and actions bring life to those around
you. Focus more on loving people than proving your point. As you honor and
prefer others, and lay your own opinions aside, you’ll discover a level of
peace and rest you’ve never experienced before—and new levels of victory and
abundance!
Prayer for Today:
Dear Father, show me where I
may be harboring any strife or selfishness in my heart. I repent of any
attitude that is unpleasing to You and blocks the flow of Your spirit in my
life. Show me how I can demonstrate Your love to others this day and use me as
a catalyst to bring hope, joy and encouragement to others to Your glory, honor,
praise and thanksgiving in Jesus’ mighty name!