Distractions
So as you'll notice there is a duplicate post with the same title, this is not a typo. This post is an addition to the previous post but it will go more in depth to get the point across. I am about to share with you a story about a girl who was always distracted in her relationship. She never payed attention and gave her full devotion. We will see how it affected her partner and inevitably destroyed their relationship. Shall we begin?
One day there was a girl that lived in a small town. She met this guy and he was very kind and everything she had always wanted. They became friends and after some years went by they decided to become a couple and get closer to one another. As most romantic stories go, they ended up falling in love and getting married. Now, normally most stories end with a happily ever after...but this story took a different turn. The girl began to get distracted by outside surroundings. She would spend most of her evenings out somewhere else, and when she was home she never talked too much. She rarely showed affection and was so focused on other things that she began to fall "out of love" with the guy. He of course noticed this because he could feel them drifting away. He was completely focused and committed to their relationship so he kept fighting everyday. Nothing changed for them... if they didn't stay the same, things certainly got worse. The guy was hopeless. He was trying everything he could and giving all his devotion to his partner but she was so distracted by other things that she wasn't giving anything in return. He didn't want to give up but he finally had enough. He walked up to the girl and said "I'm truly sorry but I can't do this anymore. I am giving my all and you are giving nothing. All I wanted was to spend time with you and in return get that same affection, but you didn't feel the same. I have had enough and can no longer do this so as hard as it is, I must go..." At that point he had no more to give, he didn't even allow her to respond, so he left and she never saw him again. Fast forward a few months later...the girl was sitting up at night unable to sleep because she was regretting how she had treated the guy who had loved her. All he wanted was her time but she couldn't even give that because she was too focused on whatever else it was...to this day we still do not know exactly what else she was so focused on...but that isn't the point.
What is the point? Are you seeing it? The problem here is distraction. Whether it be a new love interest, worry, doubt, fear, selfishness, or pain...we allow outside objects to gain our attention. We focus so much on the background that we lose sight of what the picture even is. The guy we married becomes too boring or too needy...the girl becomes less attractive....God becomes evil and unkind. Outside distractions can change relationships and in most cases can also destroy them completely. We may fall in love and marry our soul mates, but if we allow those objects to take our attention away, we will lose sight of the jewel we have in front of us. Small tasks become huge requests, one person becomes too boring and "old"." This is how we are in our faith as well. We abandon God because we begin to believe He doesn't truly love us and doesn't want the best for us. This is a problem that is so easy to fall into...
if you are dealing with this or notice signs of a friend or partner who is, please don't hesitate to contact us (813)406-3355
We answer calls and texts 24/7 and we're always willing to talk. We guarantee absolute confidentiality.
One day there was a girl that lived in a small town. She met this guy and he was very kind and everything she had always wanted. They became friends and after some years went by they decided to become a couple and get closer to one another. As most romantic stories go, they ended up falling in love and getting married. Now, normally most stories end with a happily ever after...but this story took a different turn. The girl began to get distracted by outside surroundings. She would spend most of her evenings out somewhere else, and when she was home she never talked too much. She rarely showed affection and was so focused on other things that she began to fall "out of love" with the guy. He of course noticed this because he could feel them drifting away. He was completely focused and committed to their relationship so he kept fighting everyday. Nothing changed for them... if they didn't stay the same, things certainly got worse. The guy was hopeless. He was trying everything he could and giving all his devotion to his partner but she was so distracted by other things that she wasn't giving anything in return. He didn't want to give up but he finally had enough. He walked up to the girl and said "I'm truly sorry but I can't do this anymore. I am giving my all and you are giving nothing. All I wanted was to spend time with you and in return get that same affection, but you didn't feel the same. I have had enough and can no longer do this so as hard as it is, I must go..." At that point he had no more to give, he didn't even allow her to respond, so he left and she never saw him again. Fast forward a few months later...the girl was sitting up at night unable to sleep because she was regretting how she had treated the guy who had loved her. All he wanted was her time but she couldn't even give that because she was too focused on whatever else it was...to this day we still do not know exactly what else she was so focused on...but that isn't the point.
What is the point? Are you seeing it? The problem here is distraction. Whether it be a new love interest, worry, doubt, fear, selfishness, or pain...we allow outside objects to gain our attention. We focus so much on the background that we lose sight of what the picture even is. The guy we married becomes too boring or too needy...the girl becomes less attractive....God becomes evil and unkind. Outside distractions can change relationships and in most cases can also destroy them completely. We may fall in love and marry our soul mates, but if we allow those objects to take our attention away, we will lose sight of the jewel we have in front of us. Small tasks become huge requests, one person becomes too boring and "old"." This is how we are in our faith as well. We abandon God because we begin to believe He doesn't truly love us and doesn't want the best for us. This is a problem that is so easy to fall into...
if you are dealing with this or notice signs of a friend or partner who is, please don't hesitate to contact us (813)406-3355
We answer calls and texts 24/7 and we're always willing to talk. We guarantee absolute confidentiality.
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