Is My Heart Too Free?

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I am a single mother of two boys, and am a nursing assistant. I have two sisters and two brothers. My father was killed in a bar fight when I was five. My mother is living and well with her new husband. People say that my attitude towards others is nasty, but like I tell them you just have to know me to know that that is just me. I am very funny and keep a smile on a person’s face. I am the most giving person you will ever meet. I would help my worst enemy out if they needed it.

I am writing today because I give everybody my all. When I have money and they need it I give it to them no matter what the reason. I do a lot for a lot of people and all I ask in return is if I ever get in a situation where I need help all I want you to do is help me out. I have had a lot of situations happen and I was left standing alone. The thing is I continued to help everybody out. I have done this time and time again. Then when my situation gets too bad I end up having to turn to god to rectify what I got started. Is it my fault that I look out for people who can’t have my back when I’m down? I enjoy helping others and I have never had a problem doing so. I just get a rush of enjoyment knowing they can depend on me, but when I am in need I just can’t seem to find anyone out there. It’s like I am standing in a deserted field waiting for help. Sometimes I ask myself ... Does god hate me?  I struggle on a daily basis to work and go to school. I feel like I can’t catch a break. My motto is “push ... and pray ‘til something happens.” Does god not hear me? Does he not see the good in me?

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posted: 02.09.2008
Rabbit
This is just my opinion and I'm just raising questions for you to consider, not to make any judgement. First I believe God sees you and hears you. Sometimes we wonder if he doesn't when his answer isn't what we expect but usually we find out the reason for his answer later. The other thing is that I wonder if you are really giving totally freely? If one gives with an expectation of some sort of return later on then there are subtle strings attached in a way. One does what they do for their own reasons. Giving with expectation is not really a gift. Give freely because it makes one happy. Give what one can afford to do without even if it doesn't come back. If one feels regret of some kind later maybe it's something one should reconsider if it's the right thing to do at the time after all. Just some thoughts but a lovely post. Thank you.
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