Relationships are beautiful and messy. Sometimes a relationship has ran its course but it is hard to break away. Guilt, not wanting to hurt someone, fear of the unknown have a way of settling in our souls making the relationship not seem so bad. Sometimes God is calling us to something more but the spot we are in is  comfortable why reach for more.

Jesus encountered this during his stay on earth. He healed some and some he didn’t. He spoke the truth and when people didn’t listen or accept the Good News, he moved on. There are several verses in the bible about kicking the dust off of sandals. He had compassion when compassion and mercy were needed. He knew the difference between witnessing or enabling. He also walked in God’s alignment. He didn’t want to go to the cross but he did.

I know sometimes I have stayed in a job longer than I should have. I knew God had different plans for my life but I was comfortable.

Relationships have become toxic and I have stayed because of pride or guilt. Relationships needed my attention and I have ignored them because of the difficulty of dealing with the person needing help.

I think we all need wisdom and discernment when it comes to being in alignment with God.

In James 1:5 , we can go  and ask God for wisdom.

“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”

I think sometimes in life we need to stop and think, how are we living for eternity. Is the current job,relationship, lack of relationship doing any work for the kingdom and if not why? Ask God for guidance, wisdom, understanding, and then act on his direction.