Relationships Require Faith

Rev.William “Chip” Montier

Hebrews 11:1-3 - Now faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report.  Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.

Relationships require work, time and communication.  But, relationships also require faith.  To see the type of unity and harmony that makes a relationship pleasant and enjoyable, one party or both parties need to have a living and active belief that God can resolve their conflicts and heal their hurts.  If flowers do not get the proper nutrients including water and sunshine they will wither and die.  This can happen to relationships too. Without an investment of time, energy and prayer a relationship can wither up and die out.  This verse in Hebrews reminds me that if there is a change that I want to see in any of my relationships, I must have faith. Changes in our relationships are brought about by faith.  Change can happen if I am willing to go to God in prayer and in faith believing it will come to pass.  In the next verse it says that the things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.  So your faith calls forth the positive change in your relationships.

Be certain that God did not create man to live alone or to live in disconnected or frustrating relationships.  Give the Lord an opportunity to speak to you concerning your relationship troubles and receive wisdom and understanding from him.  Trust and believe that He can and will bring godly changes about in your relationships.

Dear Heavenly Father, I have tried to bring about changes in my relationships and I have had no success.  I surrender to your will for my relationships. Show me how to walk in love and deal righteously in all my relationships. I ask for your divine intervention.  Help me to repair what has been broken; heal the hurts I have received and the hurts I have inflicted.  Bring about your will in my relationships.  In Jesus Name, Amen.