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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