Important Relationships for a good life

Having a good life will greatly depend upon the nature of relationships that are in your life. Here are three main relationships that will determine whether the life you are is good enough.

Your personal relationship with God

I do not know about you or what your religious beliefs are. But one thing I know, the human soul craves for relationship with someone more perfect that himself. When I look at the mirror and see the imperfections that are in me, I shudder to think that this is the best that the world could afford. It is even worse when I look at those whom I call friends: at how often they break their promises or how quick they are to forget my good deeds towards them. But when I know of a mighty God who is always there for me with all my imperfections, then I rejoice. When I know of a God who came to die for my sins, then my joy reaches its peak: why you may ask? Because I know that this life does not depend on me. That there is someone who is truly in charge of all the things that go around, and that this person is much stronger than I am, and his name is Jesus.

2. Relationship with yourself

Jesus Christ once said that we should love our neighbors as much as we love ourselves. The question is: how can we love others if we do not love ourselves? There many people out there who are always wondering why they are the way they are. They are wondering about their sex, their size, the color of their skin, their relatives and so many other things that they have little control over. Such people always love holding pity parties – crying out there problems to anyone who would dare listen. Hanging out with such people is a misery to anyone who finds himself/herself in such a position. Unfortunately as people continue avoiding them, it tends to reinforce the very belief that they had about themselves. I have learnt in life to be contented with what I have. It does not mean that I do not strive for perfection – no. It only means that I know that life is a long journey where I can’t reach where I want to be immediately.

3. Your relationship with others

Your relationship with others will obviously affect the way you think of yourself. No matter how independent you pretend to be, you must always seek to have a good relationship with others. These include your relatives, friends, workmates and even strangers. The greatest motivating factor in many people’s lives is the desire to impress other people. Though this may not be a good motivation but it explains a lot. Think about it, why would you dress in you best clothes if no one is going to see you. If you were to live alone the world, would you yearn for success as much as you do now? Well it’s pretty obvious that you won’t.

To enjoy the life that you have, it is important that you understand the need to establish lasting relationships with the people who matter most to you.