I typically do not like using the word ‘suck’ as it usually is used
nowadays…….however, it seems to fit in this example-so here goes. Do you suck? Do you suck life’s delights from those God
has placed in your earthly journey? It’s
been said most folks enter relationships (especially marriage) selfishly. We tend to focus more on ‘what we will get’
rather than ‘how much we can give’. Recently,
I heard this paralleled with regards to those nasty/creepy
creatures—TICKS. These arachnids will
attach to a host and then they do what they do-SUCK the blood from its prey! If
this continues very long, there could be severe ramifications. If we are not careful, we can do the same
thing to others (often to those we love the most). Relationships are critical to our overall
well being. We all need those special people/bonds in our
lives. Yet, why do we at times treat
those dear to us with disrespect, hurtful words, etc. ? When we selfishly look
inward and want to satisfy our desires above submitting to serving others, we
may indeed be sucking the life out of those relationships, thus not fully
enjoying/experiencing what all they should/could become . Sometimes this goes to the extent of loosing
friends, a marriage, business partnerships, family members, etc). All because of “I/ME’. God tells us in scripture to be loving,
serving, kind, giving, thoughtful, selfless, etc.-which is quite opposite to
what the world commands/expects. Pride
is often a common factor and we know what God thinks of a haughty heart. May we all strive to work on ourselves to out
give those in our lives/those we care about and love. My goal is to be a ‘filler’--not an
‘emptier’…….may yours be the same.
Blessings in your pursuit—and your relationships…….TO
