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Love Does Not Envy by Anna Hamilton
Envy is defined by Webster’s Dictionary as “painful, resentful awareness of an advantage enjoyed by another joined with a desire to possess the same advantage.” 1 Corinthians tells us that love does not envy. True love of oneself will not envy others’ success, outward appearance, or possessions. In my deep dive into learning to love myself, I never would have before considered myself envious of others. But upon pouring over the definition of envy, I realized that I am envious. I display my envy by comparing myself to others around me. I compare what I look like to others, I compare my definition of success to others, I compare where I feel I should be in life to others…and I find myself being full of envy. Envy can turn you into a bitter person. You begin to resent the blessings that others have been bestowed. I always wished I could walk into any clothing store and just pick something off the rack to wear like my other friends, but I
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can’t. As a plus size woman, that is not always an option, I would have to go to a special store to find clothes in my size. But is that truly something to be envious over, goodness no. Upset with the way the media has brainwashed us to perceive what is beautiful, yes! I look around at others’ appearance and wish that I looked like all the other girls, but I am snapped back to the reality that there is someone who wishes they could look like me. God says in Psalm 139:14 “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” We are all wonderfully made, in the image of our creator. Envying another’s appearance will only make you miserable and you will never be able to achieve what you feel will be perfect. Please know that you are beautiful, just the way you are. Never stop trying to be the best version of yourself, however; God wants us to take care of the body he has blessed us with. If you have been reading my column for long, you know that my husband and I took a huge leap of faith and started our own business. We will celebrate our two-year anniversary this April. I have been in awe of my husband's faith and perseverance. He has kept his head down and plowed forward. The Lord has opened his storehouses of blessings and poured them down on us; and we are continued on page 23
Ingredients:
2 lbs. raw, boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips 3 cups raw broccoli, chopped 1 ½ cups red bell pepper, chopped 1 ½ cups yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 cup onion, chopped 1 cup diced pineapple ½ cup lime vinaigrette 2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder ½ oz pine nuts Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Coat chicken with the vinaigrette. Sprinkle with seasonings and let marinate for at least 30 minutes (1 to 2 hours preferred). After chicken has marinated, sauté peppers, broccoli, and onion in a large sauté pan until tender crisp. To help keep the peppers from burning, try adding a little water to the pan as you cook the vegetables. February 18 - March 03, 2022
Once the vegetables are cooked, remove from pan, and set aside. Add chicken to pan and cook until no longer pink. Meanwhile, place pine nuts on a baking sheet and toast in oven until browned. Watch these closely; they can burn quickly. Once the chicken is cooked, add the vegetables, pineapple, and pine nuts to the pan. Heat through and enjoy! This is delicious served over cauliflower rice, quinoa, or white rice.
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