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There is always a motive behind every deed done... Isaiah 64:6 But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away... The modern church teaches us to do good - that we are blessed to be a blessing; however, God instructs us that our  good deeds are not of our own doing -  Philippians 2:13   For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. When we do good and get some enjoyment from it, we need to understand that God may not necessarily be in it. According to  Philippians 2:13, we are reminded that the good we do is for God's pleasure, not our own. There is a difference between us doing our own thing, and obedience to the LORD.  More than not, I believe we serve a God who asks us to that which we do not want to do - we can see this from Jesus' example ( Matthew 26:42  He went away again the second time, ...

People—especially those closest to you—have a profound impact on your well-being. We all experience the ups and downs of living with and loving imperfect people, but ultimately, our relationships should be a source of joy, not frustration. A toxic relationship is one that has unhealthy dynamics and causes you distress or harm because you’re unsupported, manipulated or disrespected. While we all have our moments and seasons of selfishness, a truly toxic person will take everything, and give you nothing in return. Don’t get me wrong—service and sacrifice are part of a good relationship; so are challenges and disagreements. A healthy relationship is founded upon mutual respect — where both contribute to the relationship equally. So, how do we distinguish between the normal challenges of any relationship and a toxic one? Here are a few common signs of toxic relationships to watch out for: You Might Be In A Toxic Relationship If...(fill in the blank using your own experience) You might ...