Bad things happen to good people. For as much as we try, relationship problems still happen to the best of people. We can never fully control or manage how our mate will live their life, and let's face it--how they choose to live their life impacts us. In spite of these difficulties, however, we never have to feel like a victim. We always have choices.
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While we can never completely control what comes into our lives, we can choose how we will respond to those circumstances. Even though you cannot control how your mate interacts with you, you can choose how you will respond to your mate. This requires that you not embrace feeling like a victim. A wonderful life requires you to step back, consider your life, and explore how to make it even better--no matter how your mate or family chooses to live their lives.
Why am I challenging you to become empowered? Why do I remind you that you have choices? Because, far too many people slip easily into feeling like victims. Too many people blame their difficulties on others. Feeling mistreated, they decide they must settle for being victimized, demeaned and disrespected. Many believe that being a Christian means having to tolerate verbal abuse, alcoholism, shame, and disrespect. They falsely believe their only option is to complain.
Source: CBN News | David Hawkins
Dr. Hawkins is the director of The Marriage Recovery Center for couples in distress. Learn more by visiting Dr. Hawkins' website at www.yourrelationshipdoctor.com.
