Faithful in all things

One of the most valued attributes of any deep relationship is faithfulness. Can we trust this other person with our heart, our conversation, and our time and energy?

For example, when people get married, they usually mean their vows. The relationship usually starts out with honourable intentions. But being faithful and having integrity in a marriage doesn't start with the ring. Faithfulness when dating will become our faithfulness when married.

So how do we keep integrity in any relationship? (1) Talk with God daily. Jesus taught us to ask for daily bread (Matthew 6:7-13), so we'd need to go back to him tomorrow. A daily relationship with God will arm us against distractions that might unravel us. Also note that the prayer is plural - Our Father, Our sins... Is prayer at the centre of our relationships? (2) Talk about God's word. Chatting over the Bible together is a powerful tool to help us live right, and strongly, in relationship. (3) Communicate with each other. No-brainer maybe, this one, but chatting about any real (or potential) differences, weaknesses or threats to the relationship is very healthy. It's good to be honest and ready to change if our relationship is at risk somehow. Listen and learn together.



So what now? Chat about faithfulness with a friend and see how you can be prepping your heart for your important relationships. As Jesus taught his disciples: 'If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones' (Luke 16:10 CEV).





— SCRIPTURE —

'Love and faithfulness meet together.' Psalm 85:10 NIV
— SOULFOOD —

Dan 11-12, Luke 4:31-44, Ps 89:38-52, Pro 3:1-2