Sometimes in life you come across "Hoops to Jump Through" and you have to decide whether or not to jump through said hoops.
For whatever reason some in leadership including those who should be encouraging you and believe in you (Leaders and even "friends") have expectations of others that they themselves couldn't even meet if they faced the same expectations.
None-the-less sometimes they will expect you to jump through hoop after hoop until they'll recognize your abilities, skills and efforts.
Yes, it would be much simpler if they'd see and pay attention to your efforts first so the hoops can be avoided but it comes to a point again, where you have to decide if you're willing to continue to jump through the hoops, which hoops to jump through and when enough is enough.
Have you ever found yourself in the midst of a personal struggle, season of trial or time where you're really going through something and could really use some help? There may be that hesitation to share it...especially with certain people because by all means you "have be careful" with whom you share with. You have to have the trust factor with them.
It's sad because so many suffer through things without telling anyone for fear of being judged because it seems some just don't care or are simply rude! Ever shared with obviously the wrong person (as you find out later)? Then you know what I mean!
No one should have to go through these seasons alone and you and I should be able to find support, encouragement and comfort by being surrounded by those who care and will walk through those seasons with us...because they actually care!
Then there are those who don't share because they've bought into the lie that they don't need anyone!? Or, those who don't ever want to give the perception that "they've got it all together!"
There are also people who just don't care about anyone else in general that's a bleak existence to say the least but on the flip side...there are those who do genuinely care.
