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Uncovering the Riches of Relationships, Part 2

Jan Dravecky, Guest Writer

TODAY’S TREASURE

The most perfect people in the world have imperfections, and so do we. And sometimes it is quite difficult for us to tolerate each other. We are to “bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2, The Message).

 “…and I think this means, among other things, that we are to bear the burden of each other’s imperfections.” Francois Fenelon

One precious treasure I uncovered was learning not to expect perfection in relationships. No matter how much we long and strive for perfection – we will always fail. We all have strengths and gifts but we also all have weaknesses and warts.

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard (Romans 3:23, NLT).

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So learning to accept people and ourselves – warts and all – is very important. I had been guilty of thinking that if anything went wrong in a relationship it was over. Instead, I learned that relationships are a continual work in progress. I learned how to work through the challenges in order to experience the richness of the relationships God had given me.

Another treasure was discovering the power of grace in relationships. Grace is being able to love others and ourselves despite their warts and ours. What could be more precious than the security of knowing that another person loves and accepts you even when he or she sees the ugly part of you! What could be more valuable than to give that love, acceptance, and resulting security to another!

There is no doubt that adversity experienced in the valley of suffering tests every one of our relationships. But adversity also has a way of strengthening our relationships by eliminating the trivial, exposing what is false, and focusing our attention on the true nature of our relationships. Some relationships will not endure the pressure of adversity but others – even relationships that have been miserable for years – will emerge strengthened and restored. What a priceless treasure!

Overlook an offense and bond a friendship; fasten on to a slight and – good-bye, friend! (Proverbs 17:9, The Message).

On the journey with you,
 Jan Dravecky

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