Help getting my life straight?

So I know you will never get anywhere in life without whining but i need some answers so take this as an informative question. So for the past years I have felt like the runt of the litter. I have a younger brother who is getting a whole bunch of privileges before I did because "times are changing" I worked hard to get a new phone which basically works incase I need to call someone incase of an emergency because it can't run anything else and he gets his own iPhone 5S from our parents five years before I was even allowed to save for a phone. The worst part is he has a horrible attitude and I try to cheer everyone up with a positive personality and my good grades but it's as if we switched personalities. All "my" friends would rather be with him than me too. My brother has a huge talent in sports and is getting a bunch of medals and things like that and I congratulate him. I tried every sport imaginable and I'm a hopeless wreck, I'm only good at writing, I can write books and thats what I intend to do but none of my family applauds me for that and I get put down a lot. I need advice to realize my blessings and not be jealous of my brother.

Manuel,
I perceive a deep seated wisdom in your statement, "I need to realize my blessings and not be jealous of my brother". I applaud you maturity.

Envy is a poison which will rot the spirit. This is the source of the pain of inadequacy that you are feeling. First approach this situation in love, and be thankful for the blessings which have been bestowed upon you brother. Pray for him and his success.

Take every envious thought captive. You can't eliminate these thoughts by not thinking them, you must overwhelm them with thoughts of all the blessings you have. Its best not to compare yourself at all, but if you must - compare yourself to those who are blind, crippled, have cancer, orphaned, starving, if you focus on the blessings you have over most of the people in the world, what you lack in the material world will diminish.

Perspective is everything. I'm certain it is more a faulty perspective than actual circumstances in your life. Each of us are blessed with certain strengths. I'm sure you have many strengths which others in your family lack. Focus on developing your character, and everything else will fall in place.

Your ability to write may be a skill which can be marketable as you grow into your career. The only thing you can do to be successful is to nurture your strengths and interests and grow to your potential. Chances are that whatever your brother's advantages are in sports, they might not serve him directly in his future.