Morning Glory ( Relationship Tuesday)

August 4, 2015

Today on Morning Glory it was Relationship Tuesday. Our message today was part 2 of last week "The Need For Real Friend" The Spirit of Acceptance.
Our scripture today was again Mark 12:31
(Read it when you get a chance)

So often times you and I are guilty in operating in the Spirit of Acceptance. In other words the act of intimidation, domination and manipulation presents itself.

As I began to give my presentation for today I first started by telling those listening that I had reservations about today's inspiration because from time to time we all operate in the area of wanting to be accepted. Yes, we feel that because we make a suggestion or have a conviction about an idea or situation that the party/friend should also agree, not allowing them to have the right to choose with out prejudice.

I know this is not a popular subject but it is one that needs to be addressed. The reality of not being in agreement does not give you or I the right to shun who we are connected to or to the one we call friend. Our society is such that if we are not accepted we now play the sympathy role directed at ourselves. Words such as they just don't like me, they think they are better than me, I guess I am just not good enough for them, they are a know it all, you get the point. However there are some cases where that rule of thought might apply but for the most part it is really the feeling of not being accepted. We cannot develop an emotion based on communication denial. The self pity disposition has now been employed.

Jesus in Mark 12:31 let's us know that love is the answer and that kind of love is demonstrated to my neighbor/ friend by how much I love myself. We will never grow in relationship without selfless acts of kindness. God wants all of our relationships to be wholesome, thriving and loving.

It is important that we recognize that everyone has been given a free will. Individuals have the right to make a choice without being critical of them. Because I don't like what you say or do or because the recommendations are not received by you , if I am a real friend I respect your position and hope that whatever it is that I was trying to offer one day is received.

Operating in the Spirit of Acceptance as mentioned earlier in this blog produces intimidation, domination and manipulation. The word of God informs us that these types of behaviors fall under witchcraft (Galatians).

All people have the right to choose without prejudice. Give them the choice and you will find you will get along better.

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