near and dear to me . In the process I also made a few unpleasant withdrawals from relationship accounts that were negative . They found out that the most common way of making withdrawals are through selfish behavior . If we institute the ' I , me , mine ' syndrome we ’ re thinking only about what we want and what we need , inevitably withdrawing resources . In other words , when you shift priorities away from self and transpose them in a giving fashion to others you position yourself favorably in the eyes of the Lord . Other ways of making withdrawals include those incidents in which we don ’ t forgive , when we don ’ t keep our commitments , when we don ’ t express appreciation to someone which accolades are due .
Now let ’ s talk about accounts that are overdrawn . An overdrawn account when it comes to friendship is just like the banking industry ... if there ' s not enough subsance there ' s a price you pay to get back up to snuff . Often , people bite off too much to chew and the digestion becomes unmanageable because you made a wrong step , or perhaps integrity wasn ' t in place . When we make mistakes or misjudge a situation we immediately place ourselves in precarious positions . Keep in mind too , that the more mistakes we make , the likelyhood of angst beyond measure . True friendship is based on understanding , communication , and is the purest form of God ' s love because it is born of the heart ' s free choice . It ' s not imposed upon us by familial instinct not allowing ideal friends to depart . If you find someone who grants sentimental affection and benevolence without seeking a return or acknowledgment , the realm of of friendship is being displayed . Any reference to not getting good returns on your investment for a Christian fellowship goes to your relationship account discovering that it is already empty . Now , we must live constantly on the edge where minor issues are magnified . You ' re scrabbling to let the person you ' re deaing with see a better picture of you . You ' re guarding every little word you say , or always looking over your shoulders with no grace from which to draw in that relationship hoping to have enough subsequently for balance . The question then is asked , do you have any recent deposits earning respect ? With this in mind , it was easy for me to invest in any relationship , mature it and build trust as I go . I didn ' t mind trusting in the Lord to give me insight for foresight . Currently , I don ' t mind using discernible options to deduct or increase as much reasoning as I can to make sure that logic and common sense are in place in my decision-making process choosing my friends .
I close by acknowledging all that I can share as I hone skills to maintain my circle of friends . I endeavor to listen more and place empathy on a much higher level than mere sympathy . I want to share the gifts and talents that God gave me to elevate someone else who may not be where they should be in life . Yes , God is the only Engineer doling out unmerited assurances of all things good . Grace is like that . Know that to some degree we all should be in position to help someone who may be looking for friendship . Seeking the Kingdom of God and establishing a relationship with Him is the best way to manifest all that you ' ve read thus far . Depositing enough resources in your bank while guarding against blank checks will be a better way for your relationships to have meaning . Be a giver rather than a taker . As you do so , your relationships will not only prosper , but you also will see God ' s favor in an abundance of blessings . Moreover , your