Deeper Relationships To the Glory of God
"Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Let this mind be in your which was also in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 2:3-5)
All relationships start with the perfect relationship of love and unity found in the Godhead and thus all relationships that desire to go deeper require a deeper understanding of God's love to take us to the highest and deepest level possible with those we know now and will know in the future.
Do you personally desire to go deeper in all of your relationships?
We know that God always desires to take us deeper in our relationship with Him. The Apostle John encouraged us to "Behold, what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us that we should be called the children of God (1 John 3:1). God went through the greatest of lengths and depths and heights to show us His unfailing love and to demonstrate this unconditional love even while we were still sinners since that is when Christ died for our sins.
Take some time to truly stop what you are doing and to consider the depths of Christ's sacrificial love and unwavering obedience and ask yourself as to whether you are bringing this kind of love into your relationships and conflicts and challenges.
So again...How deep are YOU willing to go in your relationships?
The answer to this question must always start with your response in your relationship with Jesus since you cannot be the best version of yourself in any of your other relationships UNLESS you are walking closely and rightly with God in your heart.
We must freely receive God's love first BEFORE we can freely give God's love to others.
One of the deepest relationships we see in Scripture between two people was that of David and Jonathan. They committed themselves to true brotherly love as they knit their souls together and loved each other as they would their very own souls. There was nothing they were not willing to do for each other. Jonathan even gave him his robe and weapons because he believed that David should follow his father's crown over himself and that David had proven himself worthy.
This relationship began with David who was a man after God's own heart and who learned to be a true worshipper of God before he could truly be a good friend to Jonathan. David's faithfulness in the dark and difficult times in his life and his diligent seeking of the face of the Lord gave him favor wherever he went even when others grew envious of him or tried to oppose him. 1 Samuel 18:5 states, "So David went out wherever Saul sent him, and behaved wisely. And Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people and also in the sight of Saul’s servants."
What is necessary to have deeper relationship in your life?
“Deeper” Relationship Consists Of:
HEART WORK: Go through this list and prayerfully ask God to search your heart and see which one of these points you can start adding to your life and relationships.
There are many things you will not be able to control in this life but you can always start with your own heart and make sure that you are willing to do your part in all of your relationships.
The Apostle Paul summarizes most if not all of these points in this passage to the Romans, “Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer...Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men" (Romans 12:10-12,16-17).
We all will be tested in this broken world and in our relationships but we can choose to anchor ourselves in the ROCK that is in CHRIST as we navigate through the storms that wage around us and in us. Let us remember the words of David and other worshippers when being overwhelmed were led to the Rock that was higher and deeper than they ever could be on their own.
Are you going through it dear saint? Are you struggling in a particular relationship? Or are you longing for deeper relationships in your life?
If so, don't lose heart beloved...just pray to gain a NEW PERSPECTIVE with a NEW HEAVENLY OBJECTIVE!
Learn to be honest before God and pray like this...
"My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say to me,
“Where is your God?”
When I remember these things, I pour out my soul within me.
For I used to go with the multitude; I went with them to the house of God,
With the voice of joy and praise, With a multitude that kept a pilgrim feast.
Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me?
Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him For the help of His countenance.
O my God, my soul is cast down within me; Therefore I will remember You from the land of the Jordan, And from the heights of Hermon, From the Hill Mizar.
Deep calls unto deep at the noise of Your waterfalls; All Your waves and billows have gone over me. The LORD will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, And in the night His song shall be with me—A prayer to the God of my life." (Psalm 42:3-8)
When you consider the fullness of the riches of His mercy and the great faithfulness that God has shown to us, how can we not do all that we possible can in our relationships with the desire to initiate, invest, intercede, forgive, and go deeper and further with those whom God has given to us!
All relationships start with the perfect relationship of love and unity found in the Godhead and thus all relationships that desire to go deeper require a deeper understanding of God's love to take us to the highest and deepest level possible with those we know now and will know in the future.
Do you personally desire to go deeper in all of your relationships?
We know that God always desires to take us deeper in our relationship with Him. The Apostle John encouraged us to "Behold, what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us that we should be called the children of God (1 John 3:1). God went through the greatest of lengths and depths and heights to show us His unfailing love and to demonstrate this unconditional love even while we were still sinners since that is when Christ died for our sins.
Take some time to truly stop what you are doing and to consider the depths of Christ's sacrificial love and unwavering obedience and ask yourself as to whether you are bringing this kind of love into your relationships and conflicts and challenges.
So again...How deep are YOU willing to go in your relationships?
The answer to this question must always start with your response in your relationship with Jesus since you cannot be the best version of yourself in any of your other relationships UNLESS you are walking closely and rightly with God in your heart.
We must freely receive God's love first BEFORE we can freely give God's love to others.
One of the deepest relationships we see in Scripture between two people was that of David and Jonathan. They committed themselves to true brotherly love as they knit their souls together and loved each other as they would their very own souls. There was nothing they were not willing to do for each other. Jonathan even gave him his robe and weapons because he believed that David should follow his father's crown over himself and that David had proven himself worthy.
This relationship began with David who was a man after God's own heart and who learned to be a true worshipper of God before he could truly be a good friend to Jonathan. David's faithfulness in the dark and difficult times in his life and his diligent seeking of the face of the Lord gave him favor wherever he went even when others grew envious of him or tried to oppose him. 1 Samuel 18:5 states, "So David went out wherever Saul sent him, and behaved wisely. And Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people and also in the sight of Saul’s servants."
What is necessary to have deeper relationship in your life?
“Deeper” Relationship Consists Of:
- Taking the Initiative in Your Friendships
- Praying Constantly for God’s Blessing
- Sharing Honestly for Closer Intimacy
- Loving Unconditionally at All Times
- Giving Generously of All You Possess
- Resolving to Resolve All Your Conflicts
HEART WORK: Go through this list and prayerfully ask God to search your heart and see which one of these points you can start adding to your life and relationships.
There are many things you will not be able to control in this life but you can always start with your own heart and make sure that you are willing to do your part in all of your relationships.
The Apostle Paul summarizes most if not all of these points in this passage to the Romans, “Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer...Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men" (Romans 12:10-12,16-17).
We all will be tested in this broken world and in our relationships but we can choose to anchor ourselves in the ROCK that is in CHRIST as we navigate through the storms that wage around us and in us. Let us remember the words of David and other worshippers when being overwhelmed were led to the Rock that was higher and deeper than they ever could be on their own.
Are you going through it dear saint? Are you struggling in a particular relationship? Or are you longing for deeper relationships in your life?
If so, don't lose heart beloved...just pray to gain a NEW PERSPECTIVE with a NEW HEAVENLY OBJECTIVE!
Learn to be honest before God and pray like this...
"My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say to me,
“Where is your God?”
When I remember these things, I pour out my soul within me.
For I used to go with the multitude; I went with them to the house of God,
With the voice of joy and praise, With a multitude that kept a pilgrim feast.
Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me?
Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him For the help of His countenance.
O my God, my soul is cast down within me; Therefore I will remember You from the land of the Jordan, And from the heights of Hermon, From the Hill Mizar.
Deep calls unto deep at the noise of Your waterfalls; All Your waves and billows have gone over me. The LORD will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, And in the night His song shall be with me—A prayer to the God of my life." (Psalm 42:3-8)
When you consider the fullness of the riches of His mercy and the great faithfulness that God has shown to us, how can we not do all that we possible can in our relationships with the desire to initiate, invest, intercede, forgive, and go deeper and further with those whom God has given to us!
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