During these last six months, Jesus has been changing my thought processes. All my life and in every situation I have only seen Option A or Option B. Jesus has been teaching me there is an Option C. In this journey of healing, there has been a lot of "stretching" moments for me. Moments were I had to go beyond my comfort zone, and face my fears. I personally tend to see the worst possible outcome before I make a move to "stretch". Does anyone know what I am talking about? Can you relate?
For several months now I've been fighting with the fear of losing a friend. The thoughts of being too needy. Requiring too much time. I felt like I was smothering this precious friend of mine, so I thought any day now she would be gone too. My heart just agonized over this. What was I to do?
I saw two options. Option A, Isolation. I would just walk away, and let no one else get that close again. Then there is Option B, Suffocation. Totally, sabotage our friendship with selfishness, and expectations. Then Jesus showed that neither Options A or B is what He has for me. There is an Option C!
Option C is as simple as it sounds is following Jesus! That's it! For me, that means asking Him when I should call people. When I should send a text message or an email. It's asking Him about every relationship in my life, and following His leading. He is the Good Shepherd after all. He spoke a wonderful truth to my heart today...He said, "Have hope". There is hope! Will I do this perfectly? No, I won't, but I sure what to try. How about you? Has Jesus taught you about Option C- Following Jesus? Would love to hear your comments. Remember you are worth it!
3 comments:
what a wonderful truth! I too often find myself thinking I am stuck between the old "rock and a hard place", only to be reminded by Jesus that He can lift me up with His mercy and grace! thank you for sharing. I pray God continues to complete His work in your beautiful spirit.
Erica,I have some of the same fears, but for me it is a little different. I feel that I am a high maintenance friend and don't want to bother others with my life. Or I tend to isolate myself not wanting to be bothered. But I know deep down neither one of those options is what I really want. Such a good truth and great option to go to Jesus for everything and every situation.
Dear Sew Crafty and Anne,
Thank you for your comments. They are a great encouragement to me!
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