Don't Rush Into This Relationship (2) The Word for You Today March April May

We all want to be loved and appreciated for who we are. And when it doesn't happen on our timetable, it's tempting to rush into another relationship hoping it'll make everything better. One author writes: "There's no Prince Charming to sweep you off your feet and make you happy with yourself. You can't expect a person to give you what only your Heavenly Father can provide. Mere mortals, even with good intentions, can never come close. When you pin all your hopes and dreams on someone else you're bound to be disappointed. Don't let obsessive desire lead you down a path of despair...obsession is powerful. It fuels fantasies and dries you to reckless behavior...You won't find love till you love and respect yourself enough to stop looking for someone or something outside yourself to give you worth." One day Jesus met a woman who'd been married five times and was pursuing yet another relationship. Recognizing that her need was not for another man, but a relationship with God, He said, "No one who drinks the water I give will ever be thirsty again" (Matt9:13-14 CEV). Jesus saw beyond her sin to her real need, and restored her sense of self-worth. Bottom line: only the water Jesus gives will quench your soul's thirst.

Don't Rush into this Relationship (1) The Word for you today March April May

When we feel hurt and rejected there's something inside us that wants to proves we're still worthy and desirable; as a result we can jump into the next relationship too quickly. If you try to circumvent a process you'll end up back at square one, wondering what happened. One author says: "A new relationship won't successfully heal you, avoid aggravating inflicted wounds, or instantly clean up a mess.. Regardless of the temporary bliss, sooner or later you'll end up faced again with your old stuff... If this is your situation, do things the right way. Take your time.. These things can't be feigned...rushed or ... pursued. They'll be given to you when you're ready, and not a moment sooner. Solomon writes, " Don't excite love, don't stir it up, until the time is ripe-and you're ready." It takes time for God to make you into the person He wants you to become. While He's working on you, He's preparing the heart of the right partner to show up at the right time. In the meantime there's a way to fill emptiness inside; working on developing a closer relationship with God and He will "fill you with... joy and peace" (Romans 15:13).