Relationships
are vital, but you need to consider who is at the centre of that relationship.
God is the foundation of every healthy relationship. With God at the centre of
your relationship, you love selflessly, communicate effectively, trust deeply
and forgive freely.
We
must put God at the centre of our relationship and trust in His Guidance,
wisdom and love to strengthen and transform our relationships. This is because
God, who created human beings, will show you how to relate effectively for your
relationship to work. Success cannot be achieved in the energy of the flesh.
A
Pastor’s wife once shared her experience with me when, as a single lady, she was
trusting God for a life partner. According to her story, God asked her to write
down what she wanted in a man, and she wrote ten things. The first on the list
is that she wanted a man who had a heart for God and would draw her closer to
God. To her, the remaining nine were not as important as the first. Then, she
said she told God that even if the man had the other nine and lacked number
one, she would not marry him, but if he had number one and lacked the remaining,
she would. Why? A man that fears God has it all. Today, she is a Pastor’s wife
and has a harmonious relationship with her husband. God is at the centre of
their relationship, and there is mutual love and respect.
The
question today is: who is at the centre of your relationship? Think about this
and intentionally make the choice to have God at the centre, and watch your
relationship. This should be a question you both answer in the affirmative.
Then watch your relationship of courtship or marriage skyrocket.
CALL TO ACTION:
·
Take the first step today and decide that God will be
at the centre of your relationships.
·
Pray with your partner, asking God to be the
centre of your relationship.
·
Study the Word (THE BIBLE) together, seeking
guidance and wisdom.
·
Attend a counseling session or retreat to
strengthen your relationship.
Remember, a God-centered relationship is built on faith, trust
and love.