We sometimes refer to people as over-protective. I tend to gravitate toward that direction with my kids because of my personality. I want to save them from making mistakes, so sometimes I feel like it is better not to give the opportunity that may prove to be a temptation for a wrong decision. However, so much of life and learning has to occur in the middle of these moments....where the temptation exists, but my kids can choose wisely....I'm learning that I have to let them make choices or they will not grow up into maturity. Most of my over-protective tendencies deal with things that could affect my children physically. But, part of me learning to protect them is actually giving them age-appropriate opportunities...freedom to choose between right and wrong...to grow and strengthen their faith. This is so hard sometimes and I am not even at the toughest place, I'm sure!
Where I think Biblical promises of protection trip people up is when they believe God is always referring to protection over our physical life. Something bad happens and many people start believing God is a liar. We have to remember we are SOULS who just happen to be living in bodies. It's not the other way around. Many of us live without a clear understanding of who our enemy really is....God promises to be with us and protect us from the enemy who wants to destroy our SOUL. That is our own worst enemy...and God gives us TOTAL PROTECTION from him if we accept it and walk with Christ. That is why, no matter how bad it can get physically or even emotionally, there is still hope! (MAYBE THAT IS WHY HOPE IS COMING UP SOON IN THE "LOVE IS" CHAPTER :)
Love Always Protects.
I am so thankful for that!
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