same here
Submitted by Splash! on November 30 2001 22:10:50
In reply to How do you prevent idolizing your YF? submitted by Tigris on November 30 2001 18:32:16
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I spent at least three years straight, maybe more, obsessing over my YF. It started when he was 11, though I knew him since he was 7. He was one of the smartest young boys I'd ever met and his personality was a lot of fun. It felt so good to be around him. I couldn't get my mind off of him -- ever! And as a Christian, I knew it was wrong. It became idolatry to me. I'm not sure what to do either. When my YF became a teenager, he started to do more teenage type things and hang out with friends his age a lot more. His personality started to change also. Maybe that's what eventually turned me off, somewhat. I still think a lot about him, but am not obsessed. The only advice I can offer is to get your mind into other things -- a hobby that you do during the evenings (after your day-job?). But, I tried that also, and my hobbies started to center around him -- things I'd do for him or because of him. It's really tough. I guess what it comes down to is who do you love more? Him, you, God, something else? And how do you get your thinking straight so that you are focused on the right things? I'm ashamed when I don't have God on the top of my list. At least set some time aside for God (prayer, Bible reading, etc). I look forward to reading any other advice you might get. Splash |
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