Sometimes it seems like everyone wants a good relationship. Sadly, I think we look in all the wrong places. Seems like many people from school want a boyfriend/girlfriend, or just friends period. You see it everywhere you look--teenagers talking about how much they love their significant other and then the next month they are talking about how he or she broke their heart. They get all goo goo and lovey dovey just to be let down. So immature and SO typical.
Often I wonder how much precious time is put into an empty relationship. Now, don't get me wrong, time should be put into relationships, but people spend too much time fretting over acceptance from someone they "love". The most valuable time that could be spent in our teen years would be to strengthen our relationship with Christ. If our earthly relationships are not God-honoring, then why are we even bothering with them?
Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
If we seek God's will, everything will fall into place, though not exactly how we planned! His righteousness should be what we strive after every single day. Seeking acceptance from a boy or girl is silly and can be dishonorable to God. Just love God and he will do the rest!
Chocolate-Covered Sins
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If someone asked you how to kill a wolf, what would you say?
If you're anything like me, you'd probably say "get a gun and shoot it."
But let's say that ...
13 years ago
Well put, April. Great post! I'm not so sure about the title, though ;-).
ReplyDeleteNice and concise, but so true! I think that people often put their earthly relationships above their relationship with God. I'm pretty sure that's called "idolatry," and I know for a fact that it's wrong.