The Ministerial Alliance Minute

By Pastor Tim Abshire, Lighthouse Church Winnie

 Christ like Relationship

  This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you’ (John 15:12). ‘These things I command you, so that you will love one another’ .(John 15:17). Jesus calls us to love one another as he has loved us.
  In the Bible, relationships, especially between individuals, are viewed as vital for personal growth and reflecting God’s love. Relationships should be built on love, respect, and commitment, with a focus on serving one another and supporting each other’s spiritual well-being. The Bible also emphasizes the importance of seeking and maintaining healthy relationships with both believers and non-believers, encouraging love, forgiveness, and reconciliation. 
  The Bible emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, both for oneself and for others, encouraging believers to bear with one another and forgive as the Lord has forgiven them. Healthy relationships involve serving one another’s needs and supporting each other’s growth in faith.
  For this to work like Christ intends, we must first have a relationship with Him.
  We must learn how to communicate with Him.  One way we communicate with Him is through prayer.  We also must have faith. The Bible says without faith it is impossible to please God.  We should seek His guidance in all things. 
  God wants to be involved in every aspect of our lives.