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G-Pop spends more time thinking than he does talking. Long before he offers a chat to his children, he tosses the ball of confusion around in his brain to see if he can get it to bounce right.
Such is the case between caring and involved.
Normally we think that if we care, we will become involved–but the danger of becoming involved is, with our assistance, we bring our opinion.
This year G-Pop has learned this lesson with great clarity. He aspired to be helpful and involved. Why? Because he cared.
But he did not believe that caring was enough–caring being that action of expressing concern and standing ready with prayer or even some financial support, to help those around him achieve what they set out to do.
- “Caring” comes without interference.
- “Involved” often brings a bit of nosiness and mouth along with the tender touch.
For instance, does God care for us or is God involved? And if He is involved, where does that place free will?
In other words, can you be involved in other people’s lives and still completely honor their choices, without displaying a disgruntled expression?
G-Pop believes the answer is no.
Here’s a truth: it’s better when people work out their own problems. We need things to be our idea. If possible, we need the idea to be born of our will.
Following advice does make you a follower.
G-Pop now realizes that he needs to care, but not get so involved. Caring will always be received well but involvement can be interfering.
So G-Pop says to his children, be careful not to intrude and then become offended because people treat you like you’re an intruder.
“All I was trying to do was help.”
What we should try to do is care–and encourage people as they find their path. Because if we stand afar and care more instead of involving ourselves, the number of people we can bless increases.
Because here’s the fact: involvement is downright exhausting.
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