Relationship Issues Attention Seeking

 Attention seeking takes various forms, but the underlying root is a need to be noticed and cared for.  We often feel insecure, lack self-esteem, and wonder if our lives really matter to anyone.  In the past, to lessen our feelings of insecurity, some of us began using addictive substances.  This worked for a time but eventually we developed a harmful dependency and it added to our inability to cope with life.

 Without a substance to hide behind, some of us feel vulnerable when we are in a group and turn to some form of attention seeking to hide our feelings.  To impress others, we tell stories that are exaggerated or untrue.  We talk loudly or too much.  We gossip about another person to make it appear we know something of importance that others do not. 

 We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield.  In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.  May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you.  (Psalm 33:20-22 NIV)

 Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you.  Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.  (Psalm 143:8 NLT)

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your unfailing love for me.  I bring all my emotional needs to You and ask for healing. I desire to let go of all my selfish ways.  Please help me to notice and look out for others who may feel invisible, and love and care for them as You love and care for me.  Amen

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