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Last time I wrote a post for the blog I talked about having a relationship with Christ and how it continues to grow overtime. Today I wanted to talk about human relationships, specifically boyfriend/girlfriend relationships. Just so were clear I am not at all an expert when it comes to this area and that is exactly why I wanted to write about this. Yesterday was Valentines Day and I was reminded once again that I am single. I was reminded by relatives that it was about time I get a boyfriend and start dating. To be frankly honest with you…it hurt. It wasn’t like I hadn’t noticed I was single, but it was just a reminder that I was. I feel like even in Christian circles that a girl or boy’s worth is based upon whether or not they have a significant other or not in their friends and family’s eyes and also in their own eyes. It’s sad. Our worth should be found in God alone and no one else. I’m not saying that having a boyfriend/girlfriend is wrong. I am saying that if having one or not having one becomes what validates you then your are very much confused. God validates us. He sent his only son to die on the cross for us because there was nothing we could do to save ourselves. There was nothing on this earth that could validate us or make us worthy enough other than Christ. So don’t get your sense of value based on your relationships or lack of relationship standing. You are validated through Christ and his grace.
I met Jesus when I was really little; I gave my life to him when I was four. I'm sixteen years old and I'm still getting to know him. It takes time to get to know a person. You talk with them, you spend time with them, and you laugh with them. Overtime you develop a deeper relationship with them. Getting to know God takes effort, just like getting to know any other person. You just don't wake up years after becoming a Christian and say "Hey I finally completely understand Jesus!". Nope, it doesn't work that way. You pray countless prayers; talking to God about any and everything. You read his word and find out what he's like and what he does. You go through hard times with him and find out that he will be there for you no matter what. You find that he's everything he says he is.
A relationship takes effort on both parts. God has always fulfilled his part. We're the ones who struggle to see what a gift it is to be able to have a relationship with the King of the universe. I find it peculiar that people don't want this amazing relationship. It's changed my life; I have purpose and hope. You have to work at developing a relationship with The Lord. I'm not saying you don't know him when you give your life to Jesus; I'm saying you don't know him as well as you will. I think the best part of any relationship is getting to know the person better. So I plan on spending the rest of my life (and eternity) getting to know my Savior better. I hope you choose too as well. |
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