December 3
When Jealousy
Clouds the Truth
"He will make your honest life shine like the dawn. He will make your life fair like the noon-day sun."
Psalm 37:6 (NIrV)
Daniel loved his job at the café. The customers, the smell of fresh coffee, and the steady rhythm of the work made each day fly by. When Valerie was hired as his assistant, things ran even smoother. She was efficient, funny, and easy to work with. Nothing more, nothing less.
But lately, something felt off at home.
Emma had been quiet. Distant. And tonight, as they sat on the sofa watching TV, his phone buzzed on the armrest.
A text from Valerie. Hey, do we need extra milk for tomorrow?
Before he could reply, Emma snatched the phone and stared at the screen.
“Again?” she muttered.
Daniel sighed. “It’s about work.”
Emma crossed her arms. “She texts you all the time.”
“She asks about the schedule, stock, or what time to come in. That’s it.”
Emma shook her head. “I see how you two are at work. Laughing, talking like you’re best friends. Are you sure there’s nothing else?”
Daniel’s heart sank. “Emma, you’re imagining things. There is nothing going on.”
But she didn’t believe him. That night, she barely spoke. The next morning, she sat in the café, watching them. Every time he smiled at Valerie, every time they spoke, he saw the suspicion in Emma’s eyes.
He felt trapped. He wasn’t doing anything wrong, but no matter what he said, Emma had already decided what she believed.
That night, as she folded her arms tightly across her chest, he finally said, “Emma, I love you. I respect our marriage. But this… this jealousy, it’s hurting us. You have to trust me.”
Tears welled in her eyes. “I just don’t want to lose you.”
Daniel softened. “You won’t. But you will if you let doubt control you.”
Emma sighed and nodded slowly. “I need to pray about this.”
And in that moment, she realized that the problem wasn’t Daniel or Valerie—it was her own fear.
Prayer:
Dear God,
Help me to live an honest and faithful life.
Let my actions reflect Your truth and goodness.
When I am careless, show me where I need to change.
Help me build trust in my relationships, keeping my heart and my actions pure.
Thank You for being the light that guides me.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
