When you are carrying both sides of a relationship

Proverbs 13:20

Who you walk with shapes where you are going.

When you are carrying both sides of a relationship. There is usually more happening here than the obvious problem. There is a difference between acknowledging reality and surrendering your identity to it. One is wisdom. The other is captivity. Love does not require you to ignore wisdom. Jesus Christ can teach you to love people without handing them authority He never gave them. Bring the real problem to Jesus Christ, not the polished version. He already knows what is underneath.

What story are you attaching to this situation that Jesus Christ never said about you?

Jesus, I do not want an old pattern making today's decision for me. Renew my mind, steady my emotions, and lead me in truth. You are Lord here too. Amen.

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