Prayer – Lord, please give me wisdom as I build bridges this year.
But don't begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it? Otherwise, you might complete only the foundation before running out of money, and then everyone would laugh at you. They would say, 'There's the person who started that building and couldn't afford to finish it!' Luke 14:28-30
Meditate. Consider what you want to accomplish.
What is the first step in building a building, a bridge or
a relationship? For a bridge or building, you must plan and evaluate the need
for a bridge. Is there a need for a relationship—or building a better
relationship? Of course—we all need others in our lives—connections with other
people. Even people who are introverts, need other people. It is a basic human
instinct—although there are some true hermits and loners in this world. Even
more important…we all need to have a god in our lives. Even atheists have
things they worship. Our Christian God is one that wants to be worshipped
exclusively. I believe in Him as the creator and savior of the world and I seek
to worship Him exclusively, just as He commanded.
In building a relationship, choose the right person…or god…with whom to build a connection. Since we are born into a family, we can’t choose our family, but we can choose our friends and the god—our God whom we worship—to get closer to. That first step—choosing—is important. Decide with whom you want a deeper relationship. You don’t want to worship the wrong God and you don’t want to be in relationships with the wrong people—druggies, selfish whiners, or those who are abusive, either mentally or physically. Choose your friends wisely and teach your children to do that, too.
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| Cables of the Charleston, SC bridge Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge |
Determination
of need for a bridge
Location
study
Planning
with Engineering disciplines
Design of bridge determined by projected type
of bridge needed and use
Consideration of wind and earthquake
forces
Traffic
assessment
Other considerations:
Foundation
Bridge
designs and materials
How are these planning and design consideration related to relationship
development? Are you making the first step in building any of your
relationships? Planning. Is it preceded by prayer?
Verse of Salvation ~ But I keep praying to you, LORD,
hoping this time you will show me favor. In your unfailing love, O God, answer
my prayer with your sure salvation. Psalm 69:13
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