Relationships, marriages, love, romance, affection: these
are beautiful things, delightful experiences. They light up our lives, give us
wonderful times, and usually bring out the best of us. So, yes, give us more of
that!
And while it lasts, we usually get to enjoy the best of what the other person is capable of. That is what we perceive: the best in the other person. We open ourselves to them, we trust them, we let them in, and that is all great.
But in reality, this honeymoon period doesn’t last forever. We need to be clear about what to expect after this period, and what we need to guard against. And the first thing to remember is our own fallen nature, and the fallen nature of our beloved ones.
Facing this reality head-on, we have a much better chance to preserve and nourish what is so great about our relationships.
Here we will briefly reflect on a few of the ways our sinful condition may manifest itself in our relationships. This is by no means a comprehensive a list, but hopefully it will give you a good head start.
To be continued…
Watch video and engage conversations on “Wisdom 4 Relationships” course.
And while it lasts, we usually get to enjoy the best of what the other person is capable of. That is what we perceive: the best in the other person. We open ourselves to them, we trust them, we let them in, and that is all great.
But in reality, this honeymoon period doesn’t last forever. We need to be clear about what to expect after this period, and what we need to guard against. And the first thing to remember is our own fallen nature, and the fallen nature of our beloved ones.
Facing this reality head-on, we have a much better chance to preserve and nourish what is so great about our relationships.
Here we will briefly reflect on a few of the ways our sinful condition may manifest itself in our relationships. This is by no means a comprehensive a list, but hopefully it will give you a good head start.
To be continued…
Watch video and engage conversations on “Wisdom 4 Relationships” course.
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