But then - there's the additional component of the fine line of helping someone else or being a doormat. These are not easy questions to answer.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Sacrifice for Whom?
I am dealing with a situation of helping someone (not a family member or anyone I am close to) in a certain way that is turning into something long-term. I am discovering that it is easy to help someone and to sacrifice when you feel appreciated, or at the very least that the person is aware that you are helping them and is making some return of some sort. But, when there is nothing shown in return, and the person even causes some difficulties for you - then it is a different story. It's not quite so easy then. It tends to break down the divide and reveal if I am really doing this for the Lord, or, is there maybe a little bit of self-glory involved?
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We have wrestled with such things, too, especially with wondering whether we're really helping or enabling certain ones.
Momma always said "just do the best you can and forget about the rest." That doesn't mean others will not question your motives or that you won't get hurt in the process. If it seems right, go for it (but wear a helmet).
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