Think about it. It can be argued that all creation took place because God wanted relationship. He made mankind. It must be pretty high up on His list then…

Whatever area of life - marriage, family, work or church, our enemy chips away at relationships. Why? Simple. Where there is quality in relationship, there is quality in communication. Where there is quality in communication, there is quality in effectiveness. Power and production come from strong relationship. Together is always more powerful than alone.

Prayer:
Father, In Jesus Name I refuse to let my ability to truly relate to others be contaminated by hell and its strategies against me. I choose rather to walk in the love of God, and believe the best. I choose not to answer a matter, before I hear the fullness of it. And even then, I choose to entertain only thoughts that are good and honest, pure and lovely, and to seek the best for people. Lord, you’ve called me to imitate You, and I know that Your mercy and goodness endure forever. May the loving-kindness You’ve showered me with, be exemplified through my life to others, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Relationships can obviously determine your future. Good friendship isn’t based upon good personality, but good character. Wrong relationships will always pollute good people, if good people aren’t also strong people. You have to ask yourself the question; who carries the greater influence, them or me.

Proverbs 27:19 in The Living Bible says, “A mirror reflects a man's face, but what he is really like is shown by the kind of friends he chooses.” Paul said in 1 Corinthians 15:33 (Amplified Bible) that we shouldn’t be deceived, bad companionships or associations will corrupt your character. It is true you know. Relationships can make you, or break you. It’s wise to consider well who you consistently draw wisdom from.

Prayer:
Lord, help me to be wise in my associations. Help me to honestly ask myself about my friends, whether they are bringing me closer to You, or drawing me away from You. Please help me be honest with myself Lord, if they’re too strong for me at this point in my life, give me the courage to wave goodbye to them until Your voice to me is louder than theirs. I know You want me to love the unlovely, and bring life where there is death, but help me to walk in the way of wisdom, above all else. Teach me when it’s time to flee from temptation as Paul warned, and when it’s time to stand firm in Your Name, and watch Your strength come through me to help others. I believe I receive Your wisdom for this, in Jesus’ Name, Amen.