Word for the day “The significance value in relationships”

John 5:30 (KJV) I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.

Beloved leaders,

I sincerely believe relationships are the new currency. We were created from the beginning to be in a relationship with God and each other. The greatest work in my life has emerged not in isolation but in community. Grace and Truth leadership organization is a community built by the people for the people.

 WE NEED TO INCLUDE OTHERS IN OUR PROCESS OF PERSONAL EXPANSION.

Many of you reading today's message pride yourselves on being in control and handling things on your own. I urge you today to expand your thoughts and include others in your process. I’ve discovered in my journey that success is what value I accomplish for myself. However, significance is what value happens when I include and share with others in my life’s purposes.

The notion of exchange is a powerful life lesson. Many of us will not grow because we don’t want to get in a position where we need others more than they need us. Let’s examine this for a moment of your time: Consider we can bring these same attitudes into our significant relationships as well:  our marriages, families, and friendships. We can keep our thoughts and feelings well hidden from others because of the feeling we are self-sufficient.

The significance of relationship value creates expansion.

I felt compelled to mention to you that those close to you may not know you this way because you are limited in sharing from your heart (Spouse, children, significant others). A significant relationship is a relational dynamic when a partner decides to either give up or get control of the authority. An alternate perspective says the significance can be effective, or more so, with someone outside of your general daily life.

In the second circumstance, some may feel less reserved about giving up their power. It is a matter of preference and how you choose personal expansion for your life. However, if you decide to include others in your life, do it in a way that includes personal expansion for yourself and others.

 We must learn the extraordinary value of having the right types of relationships in our lives. In addition, you will never have any close friends functioning this way. Many of us learn in our upbringing that it’s not a strong choice to need anyone. I’m suggesting for your consideration by spending more time on our own careers and own interests rather than with our families and significant others, we diminish our value.

In fact, when we live our life, feeling that we must face our life journeys without any help is a very limited view. I just wanted to give you permission today: It’s okay to be needed by others, and it’s also ok for you to need others. Your choice for self-sufficiency and distance is depriving you of your basic need for love, relationship, and intimacy. You were made to need others and be needed by others,

 The greatest benefit that relationships with significance have been that no one is left wondering whose turn it is to lead. I rarely have heard of a fight directly related to roles; in a power exchange relationship, it's all about bringing the best out of each other. Another benefit to significance is that it can help enhance a relationship because the parties would work in a collaborative manner.

In significance value relationships, your family and friends will ideally do what is required of them and perform their roles for the betterment and enhancement of the relationship.

   Quote:  James Baker, Jr. – “Relationships are the new currency”

 POINT TO PONDER

Consider these questions as a guide to some next steps for your life:

·        Are you living a self-sufficient life?

 ·        How are you interacting with those closest to you?

 ·        Do you share from your heart?

 ·        When will you be ready for a needed authentic relationship?

 ·        Where are you in your personal life expansion?

 ·        Are you ready for the significant value in your relationships?

 Special thanks!

Chief Encouragement Officer (CEO) James Baker, Jr. and our leadership team are especially thankful for those of you who provided financial donations and support in April 2023, by partnering with us in efforts to advance the kingdom of God in this 21st century season: Special thanks to Ms. Annette Straker, Mr. Kenneth Washington, Ms. Itholear Abbott,  Mrs. Barbara Mason, Mr. Brent Mason, Ms. Jeanette Grant,  Ms. Shawna Chester, Ms. Angela Battle, Ms. Cynthia Artis-Waiters, Ms. Michelle Winder Branch, Mr. William Buchanan Ms. Angie Scraders-Murphy, Mr. Calvin Jackson,  Mr. William Jones, Ms. Jennifer Sanchez, Mr. William Wilson, Ms. Ollie Tipton,  Ms. Mable Bazemore, Mr. Calvin Griffith, and, Ms. Gertrude Scott.

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Kingdom Blessings,