Fear of Walking Away
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. ” - Isaiah 41:10
Over the last few days we have covered why we miss signs when it comes to getting in (or out) of relationships, and the reasons we often ignore or dismiss these signs. As we conclude this conversation, let's discuss one of the most devastating reasons we miss or dismiss all the glaring signs pointing us towards the exit. That is, the fear of walking away.
A relationship that steals your joy, kills your peace, or destroys your sense of self-worth should most definitely be avoided. As hard as it can be, we must let it go. People who don’t respect your worth and your value, people who disrespect, abuse, and mistreat you are the ones you must walk away from. This is much easier said than done, but continuing in these relationships will only continue to cause you more pain, more stress, and more disappointment.
Albert Einstein once said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” If you want to find true freedom - from the fear, stress, anxiety, emotional pain, disappointment, abuse, or any number of other issues you are experiencing - you must walk away. God never intended for you to be stuck in a place where these feelings or emotions overtake your life.
Relationships like these become your own personal jail cell. They imprison you as long as you stay in them. What you need to know though, is that God has the key, and He already has opened the door. You are free to walk. But it is your job to get up and walk out of the cell. To do that, you must let go and walk away.
Yesterday we talked about staying comfortably uncomfortable. Right now you might think you are comfortable in the cell, because for so long it’s all you have known. But the truth is, the only comfortable part is that it’s your norm. Because in reality, you are so uncomfortable you would do anything to get out, but the only thing keeping you in is the fear of walking away. Thankfully, God’s promises to give you the strength you need to walk away. Do so, and find the peace you have always dreamed of.
Over the last few days we have covered why we miss signs when it comes to getting in (or out) of relationships, and the reasons we often ignore or dismiss these signs. As we conclude this conversation, let's discuss one of the most devastating reasons we miss or dismiss all the glaring signs pointing us towards the exit. That is, the fear of walking away.
A relationship that steals your joy, kills your peace, or destroys your sense of self-worth should most definitely be avoided. As hard as it can be, we must let it go. People who don’t respect your worth and your value, people who disrespect, abuse, and mistreat you are the ones you must walk away from. This is much easier said than done, but continuing in these relationships will only continue to cause you more pain, more stress, and more disappointment.
Albert Einstein once said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” If you want to find true freedom - from the fear, stress, anxiety, emotional pain, disappointment, abuse, or any number of other issues you are experiencing - you must walk away. God never intended for you to be stuck in a place where these feelings or emotions overtake your life.
Relationships like these become your own personal jail cell. They imprison you as long as you stay in them. What you need to know though, is that God has the key, and He already has opened the door. You are free to walk. But it is your job to get up and walk out of the cell. To do that, you must let go and walk away.
Yesterday we talked about staying comfortably uncomfortable. Right now you might think you are comfortable in the cell, because for so long it’s all you have known. But the truth is, the only comfortable part is that it’s your norm. Because in reality, you are so uncomfortable you would do anything to get out, but the only thing keeping you in is the fear of walking away. Thankfully, God’s promises to give you the strength you need to walk away. Do so, and find the peace you have always dreamed of.
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