Soul Food, My Walk With God
I've had 3 people in my life that I was seriously holding on to.
I seriously did NOT want to let go.
I wanted so much that two of them would see the change in me and want to do differently themselves.
Well what I'm learning is that God won't always use YOU to witness to someone else. I'm not talking about beating the Bible over their head, I'm talking about living your life before them.
One of the people, when ever we went out to dinner or when I was around them, I could NOT look them in the eyes, (That's a post for another time) and there was a general "I don't like the way I feel around you" type deal.
Another one was cool, but they didn't think for themselves. They were easily led by other people and umm well that's just not good.
The last one, there was a huge, huge, huge, emotional attachment and it was one that I'm just not able to deal with anymore and I had to let them know.
I don't think I'm ever rude so when I let them know that I really need to cut all ties, there was such a release. I wish I could explain it. I cried because I care deeply for them but them being in my life wasn't a good thing.
I'm so glad I'm not a people pleaser anymore. I thank GOD for deliverance in that area. Had I still been in that place I'm sure I would STILL be holding on and not doing what's best for me and my relationship with God.
If I can't be a blessing to you and I don't have ANY peace when I'm dealing with you, it's time to move on. I don't want to block someone else blessings and I SURE don't want them to block mine.
I thank God for letting me know when it's time to move on.
I REALLY pay close attention to the people I allow in my life and in my space. Physical space or mental space. I'm VERY careful.
Be careful who you are holding on to. Some people REALLY do just come in your life for a season.
Ok, that's it lol
I'm not perfect, just striving to be the woman God wants me to be. Keeping my life lined up with the WORD!
orchidophile/ 08.01.2012
“If I can’t be a blessing to you and I don’t have ANY peace when I’m dealing with you, it’s time to move on. I don’t want to block someone else blessings and I SURE don’t want them to block mine.”
SPOT ON! Concise and precise.
kita/ 08.01.2012
Great post. I had to learn the hard way that people come into your life for a reason and a season and I have a hard time letting go after they have served their purpose. I am learning that if a person brings no meaning to my life then they don’t need to be in it.
Susan/ 08.01.2012
Hey, I just wanted to let you know that I read every one of your posts regarding your walk with God. I’m trying to figure stuff out and I just wanted to let you know that I’m is reading this posts and getting a lot of encouragement from them. Susan
Monique/ 08.01.2012
Its interesting that you would write this post and I woke up this morning with something similar on my mind. Before going to bed last night, all I kept thinking about was “be mindful of the company you keep”. Girl it was going off like bells in my head. I need to go blog about that. I’m so glad you got that release girl. That freedom from other people’s baggage is great.
LadyLee/ 08.01.2012
Good post. I couldn’t agree with you more. Let peace be your umpire in such matters.
Ty/ 09.01.2012
Just wanted I needed to hear. As the new year begins I have been re-evaluating my relationships, not only with friends but family as well. Thanks for sharing. You truly are a blessing.
nao/ 09.01.2012
I had to come here and add my two cents…I agree with you totally. People who don’t bring quality into your life, should go. Unfortunately, I had to let go of family members who were becoming my downfall and although I thought it was a good idea. I sometimes wonder if God was teaching me the art of patience and compassion.
Either way we have to do what’s right for us and let God sort out the issues. God makes all things happen for a reason and I can never doubt his wisdom.
Be Blessed.