Oh, how we spend endless hours trying
to change the person we love! Problem is no two human beings are supposed to be
the same. God made each and every one of us unique and one of a kind. There is no
other person who is like you, not even the person you love the most.
It is interesting in a relationship
when we become critical and cynical about the qualities that made us fall in
love in the first place. Human nature tends to seek in others we find deficit
in ourselves. That’s why opposite attracts. Problem starts when we try to make our
object of love to be just like us. Unfortunately, most of us are resistant to
change. We’re like rolly polly or sow bug. The moment someone tries to change
us, we curl up in a ball! We like being who we are. While we should try to
please our loved ones we should not have to abandon our individuality.
In a healthy relationship, couples
should try to find some common grounds to build a united foundation without
sacrificing who they are. Just because you love someone doesn’t mean you have
to become Siamese Twins. Enjoy being who you are and allow the person you love
to be who they are. Instead of resisting, celebrate diversity.
The only time we should try to be like
someone else is when we follow our Lord. He is not hard to follow because He
always has our best interest at heart. He laid down His life in willing sacrifice
so we might inherit eternal life. When we love like the way Jesus did, we never
have to worry about trying to change the people we love. When you love, serve
and give of yourself, you’ll always have plenty of people wanting to be like
you because God in you is attractive!
Let us not try to change anybody. Instead
let us inspire others to become more like our Savior. Be the change you want
others to be!
Change
the World with the Message of Love: www.buildinternational.org
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