If someone like me who has had a very serious problem with jealousy in the past can overcome it with the Lord's help, then anyone can! I really believe that. Before my turnaround, whenever I would hear about others overcoming jealousy, I would think that was only possible because they had some quality or strength that I didn't. But now I realize that it's all the Lord's doing, and He can help anyone.

In the process, the Lord also helped me learn some wonderful lessons. First of all, it taught me to have more compassion for others who go through similar things. Before, I was pretty selfish with my personal blessings. I had everything I wanted, but I didn't reach out to others or consider their needs or happiness as much as I should.

I also experienced the wonderful blessing of being able to come to Jesus for help each step of the way. He always had a special word to encourage and comfort me. I had to depend on Him, and He never failed.

It has also helped me to learn to communicate more openly and honestly with my loved one and several close friends about the things I was going through. I had to humble myself and ask them to pray with me, but through that I've realized what a tremendous blessing prayer with others can be. Every time, the Lord answered our prayers and pulled me through. So I'm actually thankful now for that period of jealousy, because of all the Lord taught me through it.

Even though I sometimes still battle with jealousy, it's not debilitating like it used to be because I've learned that it's not impossible to overcome, with the Lord's help.