There are times when my silly little mind gets to pondering the relationships in my life...how some take more work than others, how some require certain emotions or characteristics to be brought to the "table", or even the various emotions that are elicited by different relationships! Yes, I do a lot of thinking (not something I'm always proud of)!
Anyway, this weekend I was able to somewhat "examine" a few different relationships in my life and compare them to one another. Of course I ought to begin with my relationship with Jesus. My best friend, the one who's "got my back" in any and all situations, my helper & defender, my confidant...I never, ever have to doubt that the relationship will change on His end. I can only work to know Him better and grow closer to Him. How awesome to know there's a relationship in my life that is unchanging and steadfast!
Family and friends could be bundled together although there are times I interchange the groups and treat friends like family and vice versa. These relationships seem to be a give-and-take and for all those I adore in my life (friends and family) I find it easy and rewarding to "dish out" love to them like it's my day job!
At the end of the day I hope that everyone in my life can look at his/her relationship with me and think "she loves with all her heart" because who wants to be a "halfway friend" or a "mediocre sister"? And in that case, do you think Jesus wants us to be "middle of the road" followers/believers? Challenge extended: do you best to put all your heart into your relationships and enjoy the repercussions! :)
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