Relationships Take Action

A mere glance at a website like Facebook will tell you that relationships in our lives are something of much worth and of great value to us.  We are excited to make new friends and develop a romantic connection.  Life is better when we do things together; be it work, eating, entertainment, family time, etc.  Relationships exist not solely by knowing people, but by actively pursuing them.  In other words, relationships take action.

Is it any wonder then that God, who embedded us with this drive for relationships, wants to have one with us?  A lot of times we find ourselves wondering what to do with the Almighty Creator.  Here is this big God who can move us around like a grasshopper, and yet He wants to be a part of our lives and paid the highest of costs to do so. 

When you look at the two greatest commandments Christ gave us, you see they are to love God with everything and to love each other as we love ourselves.  What you might miss is what links them together.  After Jesus tells us the first commandment, He says the second one is like it. 

So when it comes to having a loving relationship with God, let’s take a look at how we have a loving relationships with friends, family, significant others, co-workers, bosses, enemies, complete strangers, etc.  You may find there is work to be done with both of these commandments.  That’s where action comes in.

In order to be in a relationship with God, we must seek Him, spend time with Him, consult and confide in Him.  And in order for this relationship to be its proper placement, we must make Him the center of our lives, invite Him to be a part of everything we do, and love His people.  The ball is in our court.