ARE YOU CONCERNED? :  A LOOK INSIDE

Baca:

"Put me on trial, Lord, and cross-examine me. Test my motives and my heart." Psalm 26:2 NLT

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Bacaan tahunan:

Thoughts for the Day





Are you concerned about someone close to you? Perhaps you have a loved one with a life-controlling problem and you want more than anything to fix the problem, to help that special person. Life-controlling problems are not limited to substance abuse or gambling or pornography. They could be any behavior or relationship that has become a controlling force in their life.

This week we will not look at what the person who concerns you should do. Rather, let's look at some things you may need to prayerfully examine in your life to help you find more effective ways to live out your concern.





Consider This . . .




Think about the person you are concerned about and trying to help. How is your role as a concerned person affecting important areas of your life? Consider the following and any other parts of your life that are being affected:

Your relationship with God
Your relationship with family and friends
Your health
Your job
Your recreation
Your finances
Your church involvement
Other significant areas of your life

Ask God to help you see the situation through his eyes. To test your motives and your heart. To see how your life is being affected.

You cannot "fix" your loved one. In fact, you may do more harm than good by trying. God wants to work through your willing heart to help, but he does not want your life to be adversely affected in the process. Turn to Jesus. Ask him to enable you to see some more effective ways to show your concern. To help you trust in his strength and his love and submit to his plan.

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