- Scripture:
The Right Relationships
Do two people walk hand in hand if they aren’t going to the same place?
Amos 3:3 MSG
- Reflection:
The word “crutch” describes someone we may rely upon to help us overcome a period of challenge until we heal or can get by on our own. The term takes on a bad name when used to describe someone we’ve become unnecessarily dependent upon, usually to the detriment of our physical, mental, or emotional progress. One of the hardest things to accept is that God brings some people into our lives for only a season to help us through a particular stage of life or a difficult time. If God didn’t move them away, we would become too dependent, and they would limit our growth.
Where do we go from here?
Just as God brings people into our lives, He moves some out. We must recognize when someone’s part in our life story is over. When a person walks away, and you think you can’t get along without them, God says, “It’s time for you to go to a new level. Your destiny is not tied to them. Let them go, and the right people will show up.”
Our Prayer for Today
Father, thank You that we can submit every relationship in our lives to You. We trust that You are connecting us to the right people and removing people who are no longer tied to our purpose. Give us wisdom and grace to choose the best relationships. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.