I think it developed when I was younger, when I would bring home stray cats and such trying to take care of them when I couldn't even take care of myself lol
I guess even back then I had this gift for caring for people and things. And, I believe that's ok. I believe it's ok to be called to watch over, to cover, to love, to care for people. But what I have found is that there is a significant problem with not letting go of people, and things that I was once assigned to but remained attached to long after the task is completed.
I know I generally don't blog about the bible specifically, but I couldn't help but to be reminded of Samuel and how he was sent to anoint Saul as King. Samuel watched over Saul and instructed him as led by God. Then Saul messed up and God told Samuel to move on to the next assignment. Samuel was hurt. He had grown attached to Saul! God literally had to say, "get over it, stop crying, let go, I have something else for you to do!"...sometimes it's like that.
Sometimes as children of God, He will literally place us in a situation to be a blessing and that's it. Sometimes he wants us to teach and/or learn a lesson. Nothing more, nothing less.
We can find ourselves stuck in Phase 1 because although we've completed our task and learned our lesson, we've somehow attached ourselves to a part of the process. It's literally like staying in kindergarden and not moving on to 1st grade because you are in love with your Kindergarden teacher.
I've come to the realization that many times I've overstayed my assignment in friendships, relationships, jobs, etc. simply because I was attached to the feeling of comfort and familiarity. That's a dangerous place to be. Why? Because there's no more provision when you've exhausted your purpose. That "lack of provision" is literally what begins to cause a shift in situations where you've overstayed your assignment. It's in the lack of conversation between you and your friend, the lack of understanding between you and someone you loved, the lack of fulfillment from the position that once brought you joy.
We can find ourselves stuck in Phase 1 because although we've completed our task and learned our lesson, we've somehow attached ourselves to a part of the process. It's literally like staying in kindergarden and not moving on to 1st grade because you are in love with your Kindergarden teacher.
I've come to the realization that many times I've overstayed my assignment in friendships, relationships, jobs, etc. simply because I was attached to the feeling of comfort and familiarity. That's a dangerous place to be. Why? Because there's no more provision when you've exhausted your purpose. That "lack of provision" is literally what begins to cause a shift in situations where you've overstayed your assignment. It's in the lack of conversation between you and your friend, the lack of understanding between you and someone you loved, the lack of fulfillment from the position that once brought you joy.
It is a sad thing to miss out on your destination simply because you got comfortably attached along the way. You've got to grow so close to God that your obedience mirrors your trust Him. I've learned to put down what he tells me to put down, because I trust that it gives way to something He wants/needs me to pick up.
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