Healing Co-dependency (2)
Tuesday July 26, 2016
One characteristic of co-dependency that lurks in the soul of many of us is "lack of objectivity." We keep ourselves busy rescuing – helping others, fixing this or that. Before we know it we run out of time for anything else and we end up disappointed because our own dreams and plans don't seem to matter. Why do we do this?
Too many of us are afraid that if we don't help others when they want help they will cease to be our friends. We fear that we could be left friendless and abandoned to an unbearable life of loneliness. Our self-worth is based on the opinions of others and if we aren't involved in their lives then we wonder if we will continue to exist in their circle of attention. Without this clear connection, we fear we will go unnoticed and panic at being left by the wayside.
Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many. (Hebrews 12:14-15 NLT)
God says we belong. God says we have value. God has a plan for our life that is purposeful and filled with joyful activity, part of which is helping others as guided by Him. No person’s affirmation or rejection of us changes that fact. It's time to know fullness of meaning and joy by giving priority to the plans God has for us. Joyful lives attract healthy friends. Meaningful activities attract the co-operative efforts of others who long to be part of something good. As we live the way God intended us to, we will experience relationships in new and healthy ways.
Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do. (Ephesians 6:7-8 NLT)
Today, let's exchange life-sapping co-dependent activities for God's energizing and joy-filled plans for us.
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