Codependent No More

Co-dependency is a relationship addiction which touches many lives. We are living co-dependently when we are looking to another to affirm and maintain our sense of self, or conversely when we need another to look to us to prop them up so we feel valued. The person we are looking to has limited ability to understand us and provide for our needs and we face the same limitations.. 

God wants each of us to come to that place where we first identify with Him and acknowledge who we are in Christ instead of seeking to be propped up by someone else.

God wants us to live in these truths today

1. We are loved and chosen persons.  We have nothing to prove or accomplish in order to be chosen, wanted and accepted. God has already chosen us.

God says: I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself. Jeremiah 31:3 

2. We are forgiven persons.  There is no sin too evil for God to forgive. The blood of Jesus cleanses all sin. 

God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you holy. As a result, you have obeyed him and have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:2

3. Although we are limited human beings, we belong to the God who has limitless power and unfailing love for us.

But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love. Psalm 33:18

The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. Isaiah 58:11

Thank you, God for your commitment to walk with us while we learn how to live well in relationship with You and with others.  Help us today to relax in the acceptance of Your unfailing love for us and trust Your words of value and affirmation over us.   

Please show us the way to leave codependency behind and live in healthy relationships.  We acknowledge that we need to begin with our relationship with You. Help us to love and care for others with the same love and care You have shown us.  Amen

There is such freedom when we live as the authentic person we were created to be and not looking to be propped up by codependent relationships. Let’s root codependency out of our lives a little more today.