The leech has two daughters: “Give! Give!”… Proverbs 30:15a, TLV

Are There Leeches in Your Life?     Did you know that a leech will suck on a body for as long as it is allowed until it has gorged itself and falls off. It is always searching for the next victim to get its fill of lifeblood.*

Do we take the “lifeblood” of others because we are so needy? Or, have we been “sucked dry” by someone who feels they need us?

Learning how to place boundaries in our life can help us keep the spiritual leeches at bay. Otherwise, we’ll find ourselves exhausted and frustrated with much of our life.

Sometimes…

There are times when our Heavenly Father calls us to give sacrificially of our time and emotions. And other times our giving can cause harm or even sabotage His work in someone else’s life.

The Holy Spirit guides us in these matters as well as provide godly, wise advisers.

If we have a “leech” in our life, removing them compassionately is as important to the “sucker” as it is to the “suckee.” Whether a temporary situation or an ungodly attachment occurs, care for its removal is important. Who knows what the future brings with this person.

Think More About It

Have you had to remove an unhealthy “leech”? How did you handle this?

Until tomorrow, may we be free of ungodly “leeches,” my friends.

But I will not withdraw My lovingkindness from him,
nor will I betray My faithfulness.
I will not violate My covenant,
nor alter what My lips have uttered. Psalm 89:34:35, TLV

I love praying reminders to the LORD. This is a great one. Reminding our Heavenly Father that He will not withdraw His lovingkindness or faithfulness. And of great importance, He will not violate nor alter His covenant. Yes, LORD! God bless you, dear friend.

* Note, in some cultures today, leeches are stilled used for medicinal purposes.