11/04/2015
Selfishness seems to run free in a struggling relationship. Statements such as: 'He or she doesn't understand me! They never do this or that! I feel so alone. I am hurt.' seem to be some of the most commonly heard. Even though these statements have validity and truth behind them, it doesn't mean that focusing on them will ever bring about a solution. I believe a key word of advice for a struggling relationship is the word 'love'. The word in itself has a deep meaning, and one could possible write ten pages on what it really means and how it applies to our lives. For the sake of time we will sum it up. I believe that true love equals God. To clarify a little more, if God is more important than your struggling relationship, then it is just natural that God's attributes will be clearly seen in your responses. We know that Christ served. His love surpassed all understanding. Even when He was hated, He still showed kindness and respect. He gave selflessly and served others zealously and genuinely. In reading this, one may say, that is great for God, but I am not Him. Of course, I also believe that is true. But doesn't the Bible teach us that we should follow His example?
Pastor Dave Longstaff, Abundant Life Church