Success Breeds Envy

I want to blog about a subject that I'm dealing with at this very moment, and have been since my books became successful and the movie is in the works.

Jealousy!

Trust me, I know that it's not a new subject and I probably won't shed any new light on it, but I can tell you what I've experienced in the last few weeks. And it's pitiful.

When I was homeless, I had so many people reach out to me with "thoughts and prayers", and that was all well and good. I NEVER asked anyone for anything and figured that it was up to me to care for myself and my son. I suffered through it, lived in a car, lived in a safe house, got a job at a factory (that I turned out to love), got my own home and got back up all by myself (I know that God was there, but no one else). After years of struggling and coming back from the brink of almost utter defeat, you would think that everyone would cheer me on to a good life. But that's not the case here in Smalltown USA.

Don't get me wrong, I do have my supporters and while this is not a blog to focus on the haters, it's just what's on my mind at the moment. And you all know, if it's on my mind, it ends up on the keyboard and screen. LOL

Anyway, not everyone around you can handle your success. Not everyone around you wants to hear your dreams and listen to your apirations in life. Not everyone is happy for you. This is an age old problem. My mind goes to so many examples when I think of it, and seeing that I spent the majority of my life in church, most of those examples are from the Bible (my old pastor would be happy to know that I at least learned something from him over 23 years, lol).

One such example is Joseph. He had a dream, a literal dream, and when he told his brothers about it, they were so jealous, they sold him into slavery.

Dude, that's cold.

Your own brothers! Thank God my sister is happy for me. I also think of how Jesus said "don't cast your pearls before the swine". That means don't put your valuable things and dreams in front of those who don't appreciate their worth. I've done just that lately by putting out the great things that are happening in my life. I wanted to share it with you all because you all are the ones who supported me. I feel like you are all on my journey with me, so why wouldn't I want to take you down each road that I go? Why would I want to hide the goodness God has brought to me? I don't. But I do need to learn that not all of those who call you friend are happy that you are going places. There are some who are in disguise, secretly wanting you to fail. They may stand by your side and cheer like the rest, but trust me, there comes a day when they are brought to light and their true nature is revealved. When that happens, get away from them immediately.

Like I said, I don't want to take time to focus on the negative and distract myself from the postive, but I have to pay attention when I see it. If someone is always commenting on your posts "I'm jealous", whenever you are blessed, then they are really jealous. Nine times out of ten, they are not kidding. The Bible also tells us that "out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks". That means, that whatever is in your heart, will eventually come out of your mouth. So when people around you tell you who they are, pay attention. They are literally telling you who they are.

One more thing before I go. Don't be envious of other's blessings. Be happy for them. Don't be jealous of what they have or are getting. The same God that blessed them, knows how to bless you in His timing. I am proof of that.

Be a person that is happy for everyone. Because when your time comes, it's so much sweeter. I love you all so much.

Remember to work hard and Dream Big!!

Much love,

Christy