Choose Relationships Wisely
"But the Lord said to Samuel, 'Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.’” — 1 Samuel 16:7
When we choose someone we think we want to be in relationship with — whether a co-worker or a personal friend — we often find out later that our choice wasn't very wise. Only God can give us "divine connections." He may choose relationships for us that we would never have chosen because we have preconceived ideas about what we want. Someone may look good outwardly and be a nightmare to be in relationship with. Another person may not appeal to us at first glance, and yet when we get to know that individual, he or she may turn out to be the best friend we've ever had. Oftentimes, we want to be friends with “popular people,” but instead wind up getting hurt. God sees people’s hearts and will bring people into our lives that He knows will lift and encourage us in our journey. Those are the kinds of friends we want to have.
