God’s purpose in creating us
His desire for an eternal companionship (John 3:16, 17)
He loved us, wanted us! He chose us; called us; He defends us; He is interested and involved when invited; He is FOR us; He never leaves us (Ephesians 1:3-7; Romans 8:31; Hebrews 13:5)
Covenant with God your Father, through Christ is the Highest Relationship that exists and to be honored above all others!
Keys to Powerful Relationships
Recognize: who He has called into your life, divinely placed.
What role does He desire the relationship be given:
Covenant: All that I am, all that I have is yours. My name, my assets, my enemies, my strengths/weaknesses. My love is unconditional, my pledge is forever faithfulness. (Not perfection) [Empowers AND Exposes]
Violations: Adultery, Abuse, Abandonment
Adultery: physical; mental; emotional
Abuse: physical; verbal; emotional (rejection)
Abandonment: withdrawal; isolation; self-absorption
Committed: A high level of relationship that has mutual love, investment, service
Casual: The most numerous of relationships involving mutual interests, surface level connection
