July 2, 2020
Relationships can be like canoes. Everything is fine if both people are calm
and seated. But if someone suddenly
stands up and “rocks the boat”, the whole thing can flip over, and everyone
gets wet. That is not what anyone wants
when they are in a canoe. In a
relationship, when the “canoe flips over”, quick decisions must be made. Do we laugh or get mad? Do we sink or swim? Do we turn the canoe over and help each other
get back in or swim our separate ways? There
is also the difficulty that arises when two people in the same canoe are rowing
in different directions or not in sync.
That can cause some serious “canoe chaos”! In either scenario, who did you picture being
in the canoe with? Your spouse, your
sibling, your child or parent? Did you
picture a smooth ride or white-water rafting?
Is the ride a partnership or a one-man-show? (one person putting forth all the effort…) Sometimes the scariest part of a canoe ride is
getting in the canoe. There’s a lot of
balancing involved and watching where we step,
just like new relationships, when we are careful not to upset one another
or “step on anyone’s toes”. But with our
older, more comfortable relationships, sometimes we forget to be full of care
or concern. Today as we ride in our relationship
canoes, let’s be aware of the importance of balance and consideration and be
sure we are contributing equally and in a positive way. God loves to see us happy and smiles when we
treat each other well! 1 Corinthians
16:14 (NIV) says: “Do everything in love.”
1 Corinthians 13: 4-8 (NIV) says: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is
not proud. It does not dishonor others,
it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of
wrongs. Love does not delight in evil
but rejoices with the truth. It always
protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” Love God.
Love people. Smile and be joyful!
A song to encourage you:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-29WLQ3trA
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