Healing Co-dependency
Wednesday May 2, 2018
One characteristic of co-dependency that lurks in the soul of many is "lack of objectivity." We keep ourselves busy with rescuing – helping others, fixing this or doing 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 a 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 He guides us. No person’s affirmation or rejection of us changes that fact. It's time to know the fullness of a joyful life by giving priority to the plans God has for us. Joyful lives attract healthy friends. Meaningful activities appeal to the co-operative efforts of participants who want to be part of something good. As we live the way God intended we will experience motivating 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)
Prayer: Loving God, I want to thrive in Your will for me today. Help me to exchange life-sapping co-dependent activities for Your energizing and joy-filled plan for me. Amen
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