The need to be unconditionally loved and to know that our lives have value and meaning are fundamental to every person on the planet. We all must have these needs met to some degree and therefore we will keep searching until we find some measure of fulfillment.
We start out in life with our family being the major source of love, protection and encouragement. When we are in high school and even through our twenties a transition takes place and the two major sources of meeting these needs are now fun and friends. That is why being a part of some community moves to the top of most young adult’s agenda and they will pay any price to be accepted.
By the time we reach our late twenties we have to start thinking about the future and a career. For many people the success and emotional support that is offered through work moves this provider to the top of the list.
Family moves back into the list when we get married and eventually start having children of our own. We even now feel the need to get back in church again so that our children can get what they need as well.
Faith and Family surely will be the answer to meeting our deepest emotional needs for security and significance. Actually, they can become the biggest trap because even though they are good things they can keep you from the best.
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