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relationships. Their partners lack clarity and openness, with little to no
honesty or transparency.
The unsaid doesn’t go unnoticed, so if you don’t speak on what’s ailing
you, it will make some men feel uneasy.
Holding back creates insecurity.
Cause a Man to Walk Away
Do not think, for one second, that just because this man is of God that
he’ll stick around, tough it out, and jump through hoops and hurdles just to
get through your emotional blockade—it’s just not true.
I’ve sat down with a lot of people individually, and with potential couples
who I knew were for each other, as well as had a deep and genuine
connection. However, because of their past, outside circumstances, and not
connecting with what God wanted them to do, the relationship did not
proceed.
There were many regrets and they later understood what they needed to do
differently. Although, at that time, they handled things the wrong way.
He may have his own fears and even if he’s work passed some things, he
may not want to deal with the resistance. Be honest about whether or not
you’re being open, inviting, and receptive to his efforts. Do you validate
holding back with “guarding your heart”?
Remember what we covered in Chapter 5.
Guarding your heart pertains to protecting it from fear, anger and anxiety;
it does not mean you shield yourself from being open and receptive to the
man who’s genuinely into you. If you continue to use this as an excuse, it will
only hurt you in the end. Like the old saying goes, don’t cut your nose to spite
your face.
Are You Really Listening to God?
I can tell you right now, when God wants you to do something or has
someone for you and wants you to proceed, none of it is with the idea of
holding back. Be clear that when you do this you’re operating out of fear, not
faith, which means you’re not approaching the relationship the way God
wants.
I get it.
It’s scary and your feelings are valid. I’m not judging you for being afraid
and I don’t want you to beat yourself up over it either, especially if you’ve
done this before or are experiencing it currently.
However, what I need you to understand is this is not OK and it goes
against what God wants you to do. The only reason to run is because God told
you it’s time to go.
When you attempt to move forward, while holding back in fear, you miss
the opportunity to see the full potential of the relationship. You have to move