Some people are unable to take the initiative to start and develop new relationships. They know they what to, they even know what to do, but they cannot follow through. They may fear rejection or have some abandonment issue.
Some people are passive because they were trained not to do anything until told to do so. They may be passive because of low self-esteem or have some fantasy and want to be rescued.
A heart kept permanently closed keeps people at a distance. A heart that risks being open invites them in, has nothing to hide, promotes generosity, prompts vulnerability, and demonstrates grace.
The enemy will tempt you to doubt, to hold you back, to think, “I’m not going to make it.” Relax and stay calm. Do not worry. Be self-controlled and alert. Always remember that God’s plans for you always ends with a rainbow of new hope. “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful” (Hebrews 10:23).
If we want to develop and grow, we must take steps, be pro-active, take a risk, and try new relationships. “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever! Amen (2Peter 3:18).
Some people are passive because they were trained not to do anything until told to do so. They may be passive because of low self-esteem or have some fantasy and want to be rescued.
A heart kept permanently closed keeps people at a distance. A heart that risks being open invites them in, has nothing to hide, promotes generosity, prompts vulnerability, and demonstrates grace.
The enemy will tempt you to doubt, to hold you back, to think, “I’m not going to make it.” Relax and stay calm. Do not worry. Be self-controlled and alert. Always remember that God’s plans for you always ends with a rainbow of new hope. “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful” (Hebrews 10:23).
If we want to develop and grow, we must take steps, be pro-active, take a risk, and try new relationships. “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever! Amen (2Peter 3:18).
Sometimes we fear the very thing we need the most.
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