Strengthening our Relationships

Lately I've noticed there to be a lot of strain on relationships not only in my personal life, but in the lives of those with public status. Somewhere along the way we have lost the principles of creating and maintaining sacred, strong, and loving relationships. I have always had my own relationsip principles, but I had never had a successful one so I kind of kept my thoughts to myself. It was such a blessing to find the 6 Biblical Lessons on Relationships by Bishop T.D. Jakes as it confirmed that my principles were in line with the Holy Spirit (which I mentioned in yesterday's blog). Over the next few days I'm going to expound upon those 6 lessons starting with "Overcoming our Differences in Relationships" and "Healthy Relationships Require Emotional and Spiritual Freedom"  

Overcoming our Differences in Relationship

Finding common ground is a critical part in establishing a relationship, friendship, or kinship. No two people are exactly the same; therefore, at some point there will be a difference in opinon. If anyone tells you that they have a relationship in which they've never had a disagreement they are lying; either to you or to the other person. Here's news, it's okay to have differences...agree to disagree and move on. If someone feels like they can not disagree and everything still be fine you have a MAJOR problem. This stops that person from being who they truly are which will eventually explode...TRUST ME I've been there (am there rather). You don't have to agree with each other but you MUST understand one another by LISTENING. Do not regard your opinion as superior to the other person's because the only superior in the relationship is God.   

Healthy Relationships Require Emotional and Spirtual Freedom

Galatians 5:1 " Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage"  

This reverts back to the "F" word -- Forgiveness. You cannot have a healthy relationship if you are weighed down by baggage from past relationships; betrayl, hurt, disappointment, and etc. How you've been treated shouldn't change how you know you should be treated. Where you've been does not affect where you are going. Forgive those who have wronged you and forgive yourself for your past mistakes. Take back the power and control of your life and once you have it back give it all to God; you can trust Him.  

Let's strengthen our relationships...Build each other up versus tearing one another down!