The BASICS of life

In my perspective, according to my faith base, and the theology that supports it, I believe the reason we exist is for relationship.  We were created (however you choose to define creation…in days, or millions of years), on purpose, for relationship with a personal, loving being, God.  Everything we are and ever hope to be or achieve has a relational aspect. Thus, it is the most basic attack we face as mortal beings. We constantly deal with life that tries its best to ruin us at the relational level. Primarily, so we can’t have a healthy, growing relationship with our Creator.  Out of that, it affects all other relationships in our lives. Primary to that struggle is the attempt to make anything, and everything more important than relationships. It is the BIG rip off we deal with. Our ability (or lack thereof) to create, embrace and maintain good, honest, healthy relationships is the key to life that works, and life as it was meant (created) to be. When we sacrifice relationship for any other pursuit, we are missing the mark, and there will be a price to pay. What are some of the things that tend to rip us off, if we are not careful?

Self

Fame

Wealth

Position

Sex

Power

Calling

Vocation

Education

Privilege

Adventure

All of these, and more, can be OK, if they are realized within the construct of healthy, honest relationship…first with God, and also with one another.  When and if they become the driving force of our lives, above relationship, they will ultimately bring destruction and a rob us of a better way to live.