Bending Over Backward

Greetings to all, as we begin this new week, may the strength of God allow us to stand strong and tall while doing everything for His glory.

While we exist to glorify God, it feels great to give and do for others in need. Because people can be manipulative and try to step over us when we are easygoing and not firm, we must balance what we do and allow others to do.

Luke 6:31 (NCV)

31 Do to others what you would want them to do to you.

Many of us have expectations of doing our best for others and them doing their best for us. However, we try to please too many by saying yes more than we should and forcing ourselves to bend over backward.

Lesson: Until we face unrealistic expectations from others, we won't know our capacity to give or take. By aligning ourselves with God, we can stand tall and strong and not wear ourselves out for others by bending backward for them while they do nothing for us.