The Bishop’s Mind: Christian Wisdom, Daily Devotionals & Empowering Messages for Kingdom Living

  Healing Abandonment Issues Part II: Breaking Free from Use, Misuse, and Abuse    In Part II of our exploration of healing abandonment issues, we will examine how the fear of being left can cause us to abandon ourselves. When we become so afraid of losing others, we may sacrifice our self-worth, boundaries, identity, and personal well-being simply to maintain relationships. "Now go out and encourage your men. I promise you that if you don’t go out, not a man will be left with you by nightfall. This will be worse for you than all the calamities that have come on you from your youth till now." – 2 Samuel 19:7 KSB    This Scripture reveals a critical moment in David's life. He was grieving, but his grief had begun to affect his relationship with the people who stood with him. His actions threatened to communicate that their presence and loyalty were not valued.    In our own lives, unresolved abandonment fears can simila...