HELPING OR HURTING? : GIVE UP OWNERSHIP

Baca:

"For we are each responsible for our own conduct." Galatians 6:5 NLT

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Bacaan tahunan:

Thoughts for the Day


Do you sometimes feel as though your life centers around the problems of someone you care about?

It is vital for us to give up ownership of our loved ones. We should continue to pray and to care, but not make their problems ours. It is important that we don't take away their personal responsibility. They must understand that their choices bring consequences. Although the Bible encourages us to help each other, it also makes the fact clear that each person is responsible for his or her own actions.

Take steps to remove yourself from the control your loved one has over you. Stop building your life around their dysfunctional lifestyle. Don't let them control your walk with God, your relationship with other family and friends, church attendance, employment performance, or any other part of your life.

Consider This . . .



The Bible tells us to put God at the center of our lives. Keep an active prayer life. Get involved in a Bible-believing church. Participate in a Christ-centered support group where you can receive love and friendship.

Keep the communication lines open with cards, notes, letters and calls to let your loved one know you are there to help them find help. But they must make the decision to change.

Facing the consequences of their actions and seeing you model God's love will help them learn to build a healthy relationship with God, themselves and others.

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Living Free Every Day is a ministry of livingfree.org

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