Walking on eggshells is exhausting.

• What do people think about me?
• What do other parents think about my kids?
• I can’t say how I really feel about this situation because ____________ will blow up at me.
• What do people think about spouse?
• If I disagree with ______________ will people like me?
• What if I don’t do things the way everyone wants me too?
• I’ve put on a few pounds.  Everyone can tell.
• I wish I drove a better car.
• I’m just not like the other _____________ (wives, moms, workers)
• I know I’m being judged.
• I’m ashamed of this job.  I should be farther along by now.  _____________ probably thinks I’m a failure.
• I can’t have anyone over at my house because it doesn’t look like _________’s house.
• I can’t believe my __________________ (kids, spouse, parents, friends) have embarrassed me this way.
• No matter how hard I try, it’s just never enough to please_____________________.
• I just need to smile and be nice so there’s no trouble…..even though I don’t want to be here.
• I don’t know how to face this day.  I’m so tired.  But if I don’t go to ________________ (church, the family gathering, to work, to the party) people will talk.
• I wonder if ______________ is mad at me?
• _______________won’t accept my friend request.  I wonder what’s wrong?

 

Walking on eggshells is exhausting.  Who knew they had so much power?  I know Someone who has more power!

John 8:32 – And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”