Over-functioning is doing for others what they can and should do for themselves. But it’s not loving well. It’s tricky because it can be hard to see a problem, as over-functioning often disguises itself as caring, serving, helping and loving. As Christians we want to do things for others, but we really run into problems when we cross the line of doing what people can do for themselves, and it’s often coming from a place inside ourselves that is anxious.
