Gleam of Hope

What type of relationship
are you looking for?

Romantic Romantic

I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you. Jeremiah 31:3

Do you have a special someone in your life? Someone you want to stay near and share your love with? Romantic relationships are wonderful things – holding hands, quality time spent together, and a person you can trust. Or, maybe you are not currently in a relationship, but you long for it.

No matter the case, you have been designed to love, and to be loved, deeply. Our hearts long for a relationship with others. Have you ever wished there was someone in your life that knew the big things and the little things about you? Maybe someone that knew your favorite television show or what snack you enjoyed when you were feeling sad. We all desire to have relationships and to be seen and known, because that is how we were created.

The Creator of the Universe created you and He desires a deep relationship with you. Yes, this is still true, even if you do not know Him yet! The Bible says that God is the bridegroom and His people (us!) are His bride. So in the same way you spend time getting to know the person that makes your heart leap, spend time getting to know the One whose heart is for you.

You were created to know love, and whether you have a significant other or a crush that comes to mind, know that the opportunity to experience deep companionship is right at your fingertips.

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Friendship Friendship

There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 (NLT)

Friends are one of a kind. They are the people that walk with you through life, in the ups and downs and ebbs and flows of all of it. Friends give you a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, and even a hand to hold. But best of all, friends give you someone to laugh and celebrate with!

People change over time, and sometimes they even grow apart or have a disagreement. On the other hand, there are friends you keep near for decades of your life.

Despite the natural progression of some friendships in this lifetime, everyone needs to have another person they call a close friend. A friend that sticks closer than a brother.

We all have the opportunity to make one perfect friend in this life. A friend that sticks close, gives us someone to talk to, and cares deeply about us. That friend is God!

God created you. He knows you and loves you. He just wants to be near you. You can be a friend of God.

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Self Love Self love

He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:3 (ESV)

You get one body and one mind. Are you spending quality time caring for yourself?

Self love is more than whether or not you like the way you look. Self love is how you take care of yourself! It is how you respond to your body’s needs and anticipate them before they happen. It is also how closely you pay attention to your mind when it signals you to slow down, take a rest, or ditch a bad habit.

You may be doing all of these things yet still be wondering why you do not feel as good as you know you could. Well, it is important to understand that you do not just have a body and a mind, you also have a soul!

These three things, mind, body and soul, are what make you, you! No piece was created by mistake, and therefore, cannot be cared for without intentionality.

Mind and body care may feel pretty straightforward – exercise, eat well, and get good sleep. But what about soul care? Well, the best way to care for your soul is to get to know the One who created it – God! He made you on purpose and loves every part of you.

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Situationship Situationship

Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs. Proverbs 10:12 (NIV)

Relationships are tricky, especially these days! You can meet someone through a phone more easily than you can at a grocery store, and when you finally meet someone you like, what are you supposed to call it? Labels mean commitment, so many relationships become… situationships?

There’s nothing wrong with spending time to decide whether or not you want to officially commit to someone. It’s a big decision, right? But sometimes this might leave you longing for something more. Something with less drama. Something stable.

Did you know that perfect love exists? Love that is kind, patient, is not jealous, is not proud, and isn’t rude? Love that always protects, trusts, hopes, and perseveres? It sounds amazing. Where can you find this love, you ask?

This love is the love of God, and in all of His perfection, He loves you in this way.

So maybe you are tired of wondering if the person you care for loves you this way. Or you are just looking for something new. You are on the right track. Look toward God. He has everything you need, and you never have to wonder where He stands.

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