My thoughts - which I just penned - are floating somewhere in cyberspace.
As I am studying this morning - I got a case of happy fingers and “poof” - my three point revelation is gone.

Frustration!

Here goes my 2nd attempt.

Today we live in an amazing time where technology is advancing faster than we can keep up with it. As good as it can be, today, I am feeling frustrated over it. Texting, emailing and blogging are great advancements however, I feel they have taken the place of relationship in many instances.
I even find myself using these tools all too often. Honestly, I will continue to use them, however, I needed to rethink how I use them.

I must add – as myself and many others have been burned by traditional religion we have sought freedom and truth. It is now clear to me that freedom includes order and responsibility especially in relationships. Personally, I found myself unintentionally becoming complacent in the area of relationships in my quest to break from tradition and move into undefiled religion. This revelation has opened up new found freedom.

We all crave, desire and absolutely need relationship to keep us healthy - mentally and physically and to survive.

Everywhere I turn, (including myself) I see rushed, frustrated, aggravated, impatient people.
What if just a few of us determined, purposed, to re-prioritize and restructure our day. If we commit to this others will follow. Relationships will be saved.

This week I set around a table with fellow saints who spoke amazing truth into my life. We simply dialoged - through this processes God spoke truths and revealed areas in my life that needed to change. In a situation where I thought others were off track, I found they could be reacting because of my insecurity, fear and lack of boldness. Strong revelation, yet so freeing! I

I feel such a strong call to take back this area that the enemy has successfully stolen from me. So, I remind the enemy he has not hold on relationships and he must flee. Done! Now I need to remain faithful to the word from the Lord.

Here are a few things God is telling me about relationships.

1. Christ must be the first relationship to address. When we spend time with the Father and grow in intimacy with Him all other relationships flourish.

2. Family relationships must be re-prioritized. As mothers it is so important to affirm and encourage our children. As our day unwinds and we lay down at night, we don't want to think back on that day and realize, the only time I spoke to my child today was to say, hurry, stop, don't, I can't believe you did that..... Children need to hear I love you, morning and night and all in between. I want to be a mom that disciplines with authority and love. (The previous also applies to spousal relationships)

3. Oikas Relationships - In the busyness of our days we have watered down our relationships with friends from dialog to high tech communication. I find myself texting, emailing and leaving messages while they are away. If our days begin with our relationships in the proper perspective - our daily tasks and responsibilities will also fit within our day and most likely be accomplished with much more efficiency.

4. Be open to new relationships - don't close the ends on people.
It takes 2 minutes to form an opinion about someone and 20 different times of speaking with someone to change your mind about them. We are all unique and different. We each have differing personalities, lifestyles and cultures. Celebrate your common denominator – Jesus!
Go beyond - Without compromising - go where those who need Jesus are. Don’t be afraid to converse with strangers. Be confident and bold enough to share with them your love for Jesus. I have had conversations in Doctors offices and airports where later I would be frustrated with myself, because I new I had missed and opportunity to share my Jesus. The door to share is almost always, naturally opened. Fear of man, lack of confidence and boldness are usually what keep up from being real.

We all have been given the spirit of reconciliation. If relationship was not of the utmost importance God would not have created us to live relationally and would not have put it in his Word. Because it is important to him, we should live in harmony with one another, relationally.

Reconciling with the Father ourselves. Realize we are in need of Him. Repent. Grow in relationship with him by reading his Word and applying it to our lives. Allow the Holy Spirit of fill you and empower you to hear from God and be a carrier of his love, wisdom and authority.
Carry the gospel of salvation and of the Kingdom of God to the world through relationship.

Pray today for an awareness of relationships that need, healed, revived, renewed and began.