tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015706922490377749.post2596068152699177481..comments2009-09-09T13:07:41.345-07:00Comments on Breaking free from Cycles: Friends...Marcushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12932836919446642876noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015706922490377749.post-62606755480288846472009-09-08T12:56:22.769-07:002009-09-08T12:56:22.769-07:00It's not just you. I know many of us did put ...It's not just you. I know many of us did put some others up on a pedestal, not knowing what we were doing to both ourselves, and to those on the pedestal. Your frustration at times must have been astounding. Some will tell you that it is all part of the sacrifice for the ministry. Hogwash! I had a youth pastor once that I still consider one of my closest friends, but I thought that he might be a tortured soul beneath it all. How could I ultimately accept and follow a ministry that could do that to a person? I don't believe that God wants that kind of sacrifice, where someone sacrifices their own escence to further someone elses agenda. Well, after years of moving around with the Air Force and the Marine Corps, I find myself in a similar position (not letting people in, making friends, and being a good neighbor). I wouldn't mind being a good neighbor, but I am so much better at keeping them at bay. So, I don't qualify to give, nor do I have, any advise for this situation, but I can say that I am exceedingly glad to hear that healing is in process there. May God bless you, your home, and your relationships.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556366842054971164noreply@blogger.com