Toxicity-Breaking away from toxic People

Toxicity-the quality of being harmful or unpleasant in a pervasive or subtle way.

Whenever you are in a toxic relationship, it can be hard to see how deeply you have become emotionally and spiritually scarred; until after you have been bitten and contaminated by their poisonous ways. So what do you do? First recognize that being around "toxic people" is exhausting, frustrating, and depressing. Second, ask yourself, do you feel bless in this relationship? Or has it become a burden? If you answered "yes" to both questions, then it is time to consider whether you are a "people pleaser" or a Child of the LIVING GOD.

Before I'd broken away from "toxic people," I can recall that I had no desire to read GOD's word or to search Him daily and as a result, my relationship with Him had suffered. It was my lack of knowledge that hindered my growth and created years of me "wandering" and wondering why I felt so distant from GOD, then I realized that I had become a reflection of those "toxic people." After years of silence from GOD, I'd realized that I'd stayed in those unhealthy relationship at the expense of not wanting to hurt them, but I was actually hurting myself and especially GOD. I had become one of those people who aimed to please others instead of considering the will of GOD. I was "teetering" towards "idolatry."

In Psalm 1 , it describes the attributes of someone who is "blessed" and the consequences for those who choose otherwise not to follow GOD's will. There are additional scriptures instructing GOD's people to separate themselves from "the ungodly." However, sometimes some of those people are the ones who are the closest to us, and it can be hard to end those type of relationships. This psalm had driven me to consider what does it truly mean to be "blessed" and that is being "happy." It made me reassess my relationships in all parts of my life. Therefore, whenever I am in the presence of someone who is "toxic," I treat the situation just like I am trying to avoid becoming sick. I am finding that "breaking away" from toxic people has become easier; the closer that I draw myself to GOD through my relationship in CHRIST. I am encouraging everyone who may be in a toxic relationship with an employer, friends, or family members that they consider, "what is it worth?" when it comes down to your relationship with the LORD, GOD.

Attached are bible verses to consider regarding; "toxic people." It is always wise to consider what the Word of GOD says when making changes in your life.

TOXIC PEOPLE: https://www.openbible.info/topics/toxic_people

Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.” 1 Corinthians 15:33