A Fluid Relationship!

Relationship is one of the most powerful earnings and possession in life. We are all surrounded by family, friends, colleagues, and community. Relationship is not confined to profit, benefits and returns yet it can be soothing, and enriching. Today relationships are little different than the past decade or two. The virtual world is slowly replacing true genuine relationships. People love to open up and pour their hearts to virtual friends than cherishing with people they are surrounded with. The social media tool has so many options that enables a person to play hide and seek or worse to be in a ghost relationship without really being there.  

Relationships are too short-lived today. The one we depend on the most can be the one deserting us. Unless your relationship is intact with the true God, you end up being fluid with the people around you. People are busy making money and staying private as they fear relationships will cost them. We are all chasing wealth more than relationship even though we know it’s fleeting. When we leave this earth. we leave all our best possession behind. It is relationships that impact lives.

John C Maxwell known for his writings on leadership draws our attention in one of his books “Ethics 101” asks us to ponder on the following:

 · Can we name five wealthiest people in the world? Or ten people who have won the Noble prize or name half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress and the last decade’s World Series winners?

· How well you do? How many names did you know?

 Now if we have to take another quiz which has these set of Question:

· If we have to name three teachers who helped us to achieve in school, three friends who helped us through a difficult time, five people who have taught us something worthwhile, three people who made us feel appreciate and special. I am sure we will do better. Maxwell says we may have not scored 100 percent in the second quiz but definitely better than the first.

True relationship inspires, motivates and influences genuinely. Relationship stands on the pillar of love and true love is grounded in the true living God. The Bible when narrating on the nature of God states, “God is love”. The love that transcends human heart will spread love, happiness and kindle our spirits. When describing about Jesus, the Bible narrates about His sacrifice with these words, “no one has greater love than this: to lay down his life for his friends.”. And who are the friends you think He was referring to; He continues by saying, “You are my friends if you do what I command you.”. 

The great commandment is simple to love God with all our heart and extend love to the neighbor. Today, we all struggle to maintain a steady relationship. Probably some are hurt and are unwilling to trust anyone. Don’t feel discouraged! If your heart is hurting and you are struggling to love, then you may need to reach out to Jesus for help. Ask Him in prayer to help you. I guarantee that your relationship with Him will be satisfying and enriching. You can trust God.

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