you're not the boss of me

When we see someone we care about make bad decisions, we can either confront them about it or hope someone else does. Many times we opt for the latter, under the guise of being kind, not wanting to interfere, or waiting for them to ask for our input. But we should ask ourselves: are we really being kind, or are we letting fear, discomfort, or indifference be the boss of us?

All of us walk through life with occasional fear. And it’s not always a bad thing. Fear is a byproduct of our ability to think about what might happen in the future, and it can protect us from harm. However, living with too much fear can cause us to be self-absorbed, distracted, and overly protective. But the good news is this: You don’t have to be afraid even when there’s something to be afraid of.

When we feel anger, our emotions tell us it’s 100 percent someone else’s fault. But James, the brother of Jesus, has something different to say. When we take a step back and acknowledge what the problem really is, anger will no longer be the boss of us.

Envy is something we all deal with. The grass is always greener, isn’t it? But, what if envy didn’t have to boss us around? What if we could learn to live in contentment and peace?

Check out part 3 of “You’re Not the Boss of Me.”

Guilt. Sometimes it gets really heavy. I mean… really, really heavy.

But, do we have to carry it?

Has God done something about it??

Check out part 2 of “You’re Not the Boss of Me.”