Why is there such a pull from this? 

What is it about the relationships that brings us temporary “happiness”, masks sadness, or gives us something that we try to fill the hole in our soul?

Fears that might be associated with giving up the idol:

Fear of a Loneliness

Fear of being unlovable, not being accepted

Fear of not fitting in with others

Fear of lack of sexual intimacy

Fear of a lack of security

So how do we abide through this idol and bring it under God’s direction?

Contrast this to the individuals who need to stay busy with someone or many others compared to a healthy community of believers.

Communicate with the Lord about the fears

Bring them to him and search the scriptures for promises of Him providing. He was given the name Jehovah Jireh for a reason. Where has he provided before in the Word? Writing out in a journal each and every time something is paid for, but that you have no idea where the money came from is a great way to notice his provision.