Dear Father,
I know that the root of jealousy and envy is a feeling that our identity comes from what we own, where we live, what we drive, the position we hold, boyfriend/girlfriend, popularity, husband/wife, children or any other "possessions". It is easy to fall into that trap when we look around instead of looking up. I have been there in my life. I thank you that you have gradually taught me otherwise, though I'm not completely cured.
I pray that you save these children from that path. I pray early on in their lives that they see clearly that the only identity that has any substance or any meaning is the identity that we find in you. It is the only identity that endures, the only one that will not let us down regardless of the circumstances.
Help these children to be able to have clear examples of the emptiness and uncertainty that comes from possession/position identity. Help them to have maturity beyond their years to understand what they see so that they seek you and only you for their identity.
Amen
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