When we find ourselves worrying about what the people in our lives are doing and we so want them to stop doing that, and do something else that WE KNOW IS THE RIGHT THING FOR THEM (insert sarcasm, because do we REALLY KNOW what God is working in them during this season and what seems like a difficult journey?) we need to look INWARD and realize the work on OURSELVES of overcoming the sin of worrying that this person or situation is affording us!
And ask ourselves, are we more upset with the person’s behavior or the truth that WE now must make the effort to work out some things in our own hearts?
For everyone in our life is our curriculum.
Those we label as “challenging” are usually the ones that require more of us.
The “easy” child, spouse, sibling, or coworker does not push us out of our comfort zone.
They don’t challenge us to walk by the fruit of the Spirit.
THEY are not the challenge, WE are the challenge!
Overcoming OUR flesh is the true challenge!
Growth must have something that causes a struggle.
It’s a wrestling.
A push and pull that causes the increase.
Whenever we are tempted to point out someone else’s work, we have just located OUR WORK!
Trust me, doing the work on YOU is much more important (and easier) than trying to control everyone else. 😏❤️
Because we can’t control anyone else and being around someone who is constantly trying to, by people-pleasing and manipulation, does not feel good for anybody.
I can only give credit to God and the incredible coaches He has put on my path that have taught me these truths!
When you’re ready to work on YOUR mindset and get FREE of people-pleasing and control-freaking please reach out! I’ve been there and I’ll hold your hand as we walk the journey to FREEDOM together! ❤️ ~Be Blessed, Jenny xoxo
~JENNY RIEFLIN MINISTRIES~ 