Forgiveness In Relationships

Relationships have always played a major role in the human culture. The Lord created people to

bond with others on a personal level. People who get close to another are called friends. Friends are people you can share your thoughts with and have a good time with. A good friendship is not created over night though. A strong relationship with another person is a slow, delicate process. Although, when a relationship gets rough, the typical friend will just give up and not pursue that friendship anymore. The effects for failure in relationships are many. Thus, two of the most common factors that break a good relationship are unrealistic expectations and the breaking of trust.

In many relationships, people expect more out of the person than they should. People are always going to disappoint someone by their actions or behavior. God created every individual uniquely and people should not try to change them to fit their expectations. A friend should value others above themselves and love them no matter how much they mess up. Although, there are some situations that a friend should end their friendship with someone because they are influencing them in a corruptible way. In most cases though, a friend must realize that people are not perfect and should not pursue a friendship thinking that they will not be disappointed in them. Hence, if one values their friend above themselves, they will not expect too much out of that relationship.

Being dishonest can severely injure or even destroy a relationship. Dishonesty is painful and weakens the trust that was built between friends. Trust is something that is earned throughout the friendship and is not freely given. In a relationship, trust is gained over a long period of time and if shattered it takes a long time to be rebuilt. Also, the foundation for friendships are built upon trust. Sometimes it is difficult to be completely honest with a friend, but the truth hurts sometimes. If one really cares and values a friend they will be honest with them. Therefore, if a friendship lacks honesty it can never grow into a strong, trustworthy relationship.

As a result, relationships require valuing others above themselves and being completely honest. Being selfless is the key to having a healthy relationship. Honesty is the most important factor in a good friendship because it is the foundation that relationships are built on. In the Bible, the Lord says that people should forgive seventy times seven. This is implying that people should have unlimited forgiveness for others. So when someone disappoints a friend, they should forgive and move forward in that relationship.

Irresponsible Teens

     What are teenagers coming to these days? Many teens are becoming more irresponsible, especially in America. The majority of them are involved in drugs, drinking, and sexual relationships. Girls are becoming pregnant earlier because they are not considering the effect of having sex with their boyfriend. More teens are drinking and driving illegally and are causing fatal vehicle accidents. They are simply not taking responsibility for their actions anymore.

     They are also so dependent on others to provide for them that they can not even make their own bed or complete their homework. In America today, teens depend on their parents or legal guardians for everything. Most teenagers do not even have a job because their parents provide them with plenty of money to spend. In some cases, teenagers are just too lazy to work and rather reap the benefits of someone else putting the energy into the job.

     Most of the time when a teen is in trouble, the problem points to how their parents raised them. Parents are ignoring the fact that their children are growing up and not learning how to be responsible. Responsibility begins at the home and is not something that be learned by going to a lecture. It is a growing and learning experience that one should be taught from very young. Parents just want their children to have a good experience growing up. However, this does not mean that they should not teach their kids to be responsible for themselves. If parents truly love their children, they will instruct them how to be responsible for their behavior and actions, so that they can cope with the world someday when they are on their own. Thus, the result of teenagers being irresponsible today is the lack of parents not emphasizing or instructing their children to be accountable for themselves.

The Destruction Of Cell Phones

     If you take a moment to observe others around you, you will discover that most people are engaged in talking, texting, or web browsing on their cell phones. This not only includes teenagers but adults and children too. It seems that cell phones have become more than a social status now. They are apart of everyone’s daily lives and most people could not live without them. When the cell phone was invented, the main purpose of it was to make communication easier between others and most importantly families. However, cell phones do make our lives much more convenient, but they are beginning to destroy relationships among family members.

     In America, the cell phone is one of the most common technological devices found in homes. Most of the family members have one besides the small children. The usage of these devices is so frequent that families cannot even sit and have dinner together without being interrupted by their phones. Cell phones have encouraged or even have taught individuals to communicate all the time. This problem could lead to irritations and disrespect in families. For instance, if a parent is trying to have a personal, important conversation with their child, their kid is more than likely messing with their phone and not listening. Even though cells were invented to make communication easier, it has lead to making interactions between families more difficult. Thus, these inventions were intended for good, but unfortunately they have done just the opposite in the American home today.

Friendship

     What is a true friend? Most of the time when we think of a good friend, the words loyalty and uplifting come to mind. However, a true friend is much more than that. A true friend will always put you above their own needs and will remain faithful no matter what the circumstances are that you encounter. They will encourage you during your most difficult times in life and reassure you that they are there for you. True friends accept you for who you are and do not judge you for your imperfections. Their sleeves are always available for you to dry your tears on and their arms wide open to give a warm, comforting hug.

     Not only are they by your side in hard times, but they are there to make you laugh and have a fun time with. Also, a friend is someone you can tell your innermost secrets to and they do not condemn you for your mistakes or dreams in life. They are dependable in the sense that they will steer you away from harm and influence you in the right direction. Although, some friends only walk into our lives and quickly leave, but others will remain our friends for a lifetime. Most importantly, a true friend looks from within the heart of a person and is not focused on the outside. According to the Bible, a true friend is someone who will lay their own life down for another. Thus, a true friend expresses their love and commitment in these ways and will always contain a special, unforgettable place in their heart for you.