Relationships
Relationships are a huge part of life. Perhaps that is why God devoted most of the New Testament to talking about them. But why are they also often the source of trials and hardship. God has been teaching me a lot lately about what’s important in life. I am so quick to look out for #1 and forget that there are other people in my life. Sadly, my family usually gets the short end of the stick too. I was reading in my devotions last night, and I decided to read Psalms. I love that book, and I love how often David cries out to God. I realized that I often get so worked up with my schedule and my busyness that I forget about the people around me. I forget about serving them and being interested in their lives. I hold things against them and seem to think they are there to serve me, not vice-a-versa. I seem to always be asking God’s forgiveness-sometimes I feel like I can’t do anything right, but I am continually being reminded of God’s amazing grace and His never-ending forgiveness. How much I need it! So, goal one of the rest of the year-people! First, my family, since lately they have been getting less and less of my time. And then the people around me. I’m not going to hold past things against them. Even if that means I have to forgive them everyday and pray for them every time I pass them. It’s so hard to hold something against someone when you are praying for them. One of my teachers talked today about Christ coming back and it reminded me of the brevity of life. Who knows how long I have left, but I want to reach as many people as I can while I’m on earth. Thanks to all those who have not given up on me even when I was rude or hard to get along with. I am so appreciative of my friends and my school. I pray that you all finish strong. There isn’t much left, but it isn’t over yet either. You can still have an impact-the only choice is-will it be positive or negative?
