Focus on God’s Goodness-Relationships

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Focus on God’s Goodness is found in Genesis 2:18.

The LORD God said, “It is not good for man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”

And so, human relationships began when God created Eve. Marriage relationships and meaningful friendships are God’s design to build us up, rather than tear us down. This happens when we are in tune with God’s love and share that love in the context of our human relationships. That is when family units, churches, and communities can really thrive. God brings people into our lives for encouragement, help, and enjoyment. We were made for healthy relationships.

Paul expressed his thanks to God for the people in the church many times. One of those places is Colossians 1:3, “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love you have for all God’s people.”

Relationships reveal the Goodness of God and are reasons to give thanks in the Year of Gratitude.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com