How can I improve my relationships?

We were created for relationships. God created us to be in relationship with Him.

Adam depended on a relationship with God for his very life. The first man did not become a living being until God breathed the breath of life into his body. But God didn't stop there. He also said, "It is not good for the man to be alone;" Gen. 2:18 (NIV) so He created Eve. Ask any prisoner to describe the most feared punishment in penitentiary; they will tell you it is solitary confinement. We were not meant to be alone. Even the Lone Ranger had Tonto. Being connected with others is at the core of God's original plan and it is vital to our well being.

At any given time we are in three relationships; with God, ourselves and others. If any of these relationships are out of balance, the others are affected as well. The problem is most of us have relationships that are out of balance. So what can we do? When Jesus was asked which commandment was greatest, He said love God and love others (Matt. 22:36-40). When we love others our relationships become healthy. When we are committed to other people our relationships become meaningful. Commitment takes time and energy; it also means learning new skills. It is our hope that you will make that investment because the quality of our relationships directly affects the quality of our life.