Morning Glory (Relationship Tuesday)

July 28, 2015

Today on Morning Glory it was Relationship Tuesday. Our message today was " I Need Real Friend". Our scripture today was Mark 12: 31.

And the second is like namely this; thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than this.

Who do you call your friend? Who can you identify as that person that is your ride or die. Who is it in your life that is with you even when you are wrong? Who offers you the correct advice, even when it isn't popular? Who are you connected to but the real question is, are they connected to you? True friendship is lost in the many cultures or communities that has been established over the past ten years. An example of this is social media. Social media has now taken the place of real communication. Instead of having a live conversation we now use texting as a means to convey a thought, idea or emotions and in the end we still get misunderstood.

True friendship always is established on the basis of LOVE. There can never be growth, understanding, true companionship and loyalty if there is no love. Yes, Jesus here let's us know the foundation of every relationship starts with LOVE. This love is arrived because of how much we love ourselves and because of the level we love ourselves it is passed on to the one we call our friend. I understand there are self centered/ selfish people in our circle, please don't get confused and think that is them loving themselves. As you spend time with them you will discover they cannot display or distribute the same kind of energy towards you. According to scripture every relationship starts with the foundation of love but this love is displayed by how much I love myself. If you don't have love for yourself it will be almost impossible to love anyone else. Don't confuse lust for love. Don't confuse being nice or acts of kindness for love. When things are done God's way you will be able to know  the difference.

Today take out the time to evaluate every connection/ friendship. Ask yourself if is this connection/ friendship is brings value to your life. Ask yourself are you the only one brining something to the friendship while the one you are connected to is always taking. Seek God in every connection/friendship make sure it lines up with God and if it does not get rid of it.

True friendship can happen, it starts with asking the question, how much do I love myself.

Message on the go!!!
#restoremenow
Dr Angelo Moe