BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS (THINK OF THE OTHER PERSON)

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Philippians 2:3-4

Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.

Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.


Relationships are generally a two way communication. From one end to the other. Effective communication is achieved when the communication flows through and from both ends. The love should be from both, not one taking advantage of the other. Selah


The bible says:


Proverbs 27:17

As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.


It goes wrong when only one end is doing the work. When only a party is keeping the relationship alive, it wears down that soul and as times goes on the relationship crumbles.


Amos 3:3

can two walk together, unless they are agreed?


The same applies in every form of relationship


* man and wife

* parents and children

* employer and employee

* leader and follower

* teacher and student

* boss and subordinate

* friendships 

etc


Relationships could be voluntary or involuntary


Because you have the freedom to choose some while others is chosen for you.


An example is the parents that give birth to you.

Another is the country you are born in.

Others include the people who become your colleagues at work or in school.

And in bigger cases those who lead you in government or become law enforcement agents.


One good thing for us to remember is that you could be at any end of the relationship.


We therefore should be considerate to the one on the other end.


Luke 6:31

Do to others as you would have them do to you.


What greater relationship than with the one who gave us life. This is the most important relationship for every human.


John 15:15

"No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.


Do you know that even with your relationship with God, you could also not fulfil you own side of the relationship. That is why the bible tells us to renew our thinking that we may prove and do His will.


Romans 12:2

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.


I see good relationships.


I see friendships that will bring about good things.


Don't demand loyalty, you yourself be loyal. 


The question is, loyal to what, good works and holy living or loyalty to evil works and degrading behaviours.


What is the purpose and fruits of your relationships. Have you ever thought of it.


Has your relationships made you a better person or a bitter person?


Is that relationship destroying you or building you. Listen, don't destroy yourself, disconnect from all EVIL relationships. Do it NOW!


The one who desires loyalty the most is actually the evil one. He demands that all his followers must be extremely loyal or they perish.


However Christ came with grace and mercy. O! why would anyone seek less!


I see love and mercy replacing hate and mercilessness.


I see brethren coming together to fulfil God's purpose in their lives. Thinking, Speaking and Doing Good things.


I see an awesome prayer and worship life.


I see you perfecting Your relationship with the Heavenly Father.


I see a better YOU!


O help us Good Lord.


PRAYER

Loving Father keep me holy, may I not only think of myself but as You taught us, may I have others at heart, always walking with all in the way it pleases You. I will only keep relationships that are pleasing to You. Truly, I will please You in all things. Glory to Your name Lord forevermore.


He calls us blessed.


Love

@the watcher.

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