It is appropriate to give thanks to the Lord God for family, church, school, marketplace, political, global, interracial, domestic, governmental, social, romantic, mentoring, kingdom-centered and casual relationships. Relationships are a gift. You are a gift.
Others can be considered a gift to you. We learn from everyone, whether younger or older. We gain knowledge and can benefit from friends and foes alike. Some will consider you a gift to them. Together you and those you are connected to may be thought of as a creative, caring, edifying, healing, receptive, problems-solving, supportive, and encouraging gift .If this is true, then you are blessed. On the other hand, certain relationships with individuals seem to be no more than an irritation, much like a thorn in one's side.
Like relationships, gifts are usually fun to receive. I am thankful for the thoughtful gifts that I receive and to the most thoughtful Giver...ever! Gifts are different. Not all gifts are practical and useful. Some gifts are ornamental. Some gifts have a short life span and do not last a lifetime. Particular gifts may be fragile and break easily while others last for along time and are considered heirlooms. Some gifts must be assembled.
Relationships are assembled, built, developed, and grow over time. The rhythm of our relationships typically vary (in purpose) from season to season.The rhythm is unpredictable. If we viewed relational rhythms beneath the surface, there may be great value in the type of unique relationships most represent in your life, and in the type of special rhythms they each produce.
God is a genius. The Lord is sovereign. He knows what we need. We think that we know what we need. Oh give thanks unto the Lord for He is good, and His relational gifts (especially) to us are to be cherished
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