Relationships have got to be the hardest thing in the world. Especially if you are the type of personality that absorbs and bears people's burdens. I know that there is unhealthy people burdens - taking on too much. I also know that Paul told us to bear one another burdens. Sometimes it is tough to distinguish between what to bear and what to roll over to Jesus.
I really need to get my worry under control. It is sin and the realization of that is really starting to dawn on me. Even if I am bearing a burden I should not worry about it. It really shows my struggle with sometimes believing God.
I had some JW's (Jehovah Witnesses) come by yesterday. I always offer them water and invite them in from the hot. One woman was sweating profusely. I take scripture seriously about a cold cup of water (a good deed.) You never know when that generosity might make an impression. Most people want to argue with them or not even bother answering the door. All they are is people who really,really, believe what they are taught (without questioning) They are basically treated bad by non-JW's and then they say they are suffering for "Jehovah." I do not want to give that pleasure - I am going to love them.
I have so much pity for them sometimes - it is such slavery.