We can cancel many things in life, and sometimes others are responsible for the cancellation, with or without our permission. When a cancellation occurs, we may or may not welcome them, depending on the cause. What are some cancellations that occur in our lives? Well, to name a few, it could be bills, jobs, friendships, or relationships. In this post, we will focus on relationships. Have you ever ended a relationship or had one ended by someone else? What did it feel like? Indeed, the feelings differ when you are the one making the cancellation rather than being the recipient. “No Cancellation!”
Let’s begin with you feeling the need to end a relationship. Hence, the decision may be tough, but if you are the beneficiary, go for it. Sometimes, we hold on to toxic relationships for too long. My sisters and it can apply to our brothers; you deserve good and loving treatment. Never allow anyone to abuse or misuse your love and kindness. It is better to be alone and at peace, than to have riches untold and miserable. One of my dear friends used to have a funny saying years ago. She would say, “If a mouse will pull a house, hook him up!” Lol. People will do to us what we allow them to do. “No Cancellation!”
Now, let’s examine relationship cancellations in a more critical light. Without a doubt, when you feel everything is alright in your relationship and suddenly it ends, that can be heartbreaking. Nevertheless, we cannot see beyond the next minute, and we do not know the plans God has for us. Every earthly ending is not bad, but there is one cancellation we should never experience. What is it? We do not want Jesus to cancel us.
“No Cancellation!” when it comes to our relationship with Him. Remember the ten virgins (Matthew chapter 25). All were clean; they were virgins, but five received cancellation notices (read Matthew 25:12). When it comes to my relationship with Him, I want “No Cancellation!” What about you? Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. Matthew 25:13. I’ll return next week with a new post, “Don’t Follow Your Heart!”
Be encouraged, and God bless!
Sister Jackie
Amen! “It is better to be alone and at peace, than to have riches untold and miserable.” Made me think of, that it is better to stand alone for what is right, than to stand in a crowd of many, with those that are standing for what is wrong.
Truly, “letting go” of even relationships that are unhealthy, can sometimes be a hard decision to follow through on, especially when there is fear in being alone. Being connected to others gives a sense of belonging and acceptance. And, speaking for myself, I’ve learned that, sometimes the hard choices are the best and most fruitful choices. The women that raised me valued their peace to the utmost. They demanded it! When they said that you had to go, you HAD to go! And now, I know for myself why they demanded it. LOL! But, it is no joke that I truly have learned that The Peace that our God gives us, is more powerful than rejection or accepting turmoil. And He also gives us the strength to “let go”. For the Peace of God surpasses ALL understanding and it is essential for good mental, financial, and spiritual health.
May God continue to bless and keep you, and all of us, and that His peace abides in our heart and spirit richly, and that He gives us His peace always.
Thank you, Sis. Audrey, for those wonderful and thoughtful comments. We should all value our peace and not sacrifice it to avoid being alone. I agree, “The Peace that our God gives us, is more powerful than rejection or accepting turmoil.” May God bless you and may Heaven smile upon you, granting you the desires of your heart.