Relational Benefits

You see when you are well acquainted with a person, is when you get to know the nature of a person.  By having intimate relationships with them, you will know on whom you can rely on in moments of crisis. Even then in those difficult times you will be able to see more of their true colors as these intensify in times of need, and at times people will disappoint you, that is human nature. Do you remember a blog that I posted days ago about the nature of God?  I gave you known characteristics of His nature.  However, different from us humans, He will not disappoint us if we really give Him a chance. Careful with manipulation, sometimes we confuse manipulation (and this occurs in human relationships as well) and subtle passive coercion with unreliability.  You see at times we get confused and labeled someone as one as mean or unreliable when they don’t respond to our demands, and not allowing others to give us what they have according to their will, not ours.  This unconscious process also influences our perspective of God. Among the many people I have the privileged to meet and talk to on a daily basis, I met a woman that prior to what I call "the fall" (based on the book from Albert Camus) she had a very intimate relationship with God.  And this relationship increased her reserve of resilience for what she was going to confront later in life.  She was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bone marrow cancer among significant financial crises.  But due to her understanding of the loving nature of God, after her diagnosis and other issues, she has been able to welcome the loving healing nature of God into her life, her healing, and provision.  I also have been able to witness people fall apart while enduring temporary and light crises in their lives.  Unfortunately in this world we are exposed to difficulties.  Jesus said These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. (John 16:33 KJV).  Take advantage of the time of peace in your life for you don’t know when you might need to tap into the reserve of resilience that comes from a close and intimate relationship with the God of love, for God is love, and desires to be with you always.