Have you ever been envious of others? While it may not be something dramatic as wealth, looks or popularity, we at times envy others for even the smallest of things. And while it may start out as a simple notice of the enticement, before long it is all-consuming. Your thoughts become obsessed with trying to figure out how to obtain the elusive goal. And your actions mimic those of the lucky one that possesses the elusive goal. Eventually (I hope), we get beyond the desire of the item and move on.
But look closely at your actions when you are consumed with envy - your thoughts and actions are focused on the item of desire. What a shame that we can not dedicate such effort to loving the Lord! We often only give a token nod toward God in the morning during our prayer and, if He is lucky, a quick devotional. Why can we not be consumed with Him all day? He desires the focus of our attention all the day long. And the reward is everlasting - not a short-lived gratification from a passing fancy of our dreams. His reward is life everlasting - what a better object to become obsessed with!
