Article June 3, 1996 Issue

Related by Love—not blood

Gloria Delroy

Who of us doesn't yearn for a sure basis on which to relate in fellowship with others? Most of us deal—nearly every moment of our lives—with relationships in our immediate family, and among friends, in-laws, neighbors, business associates, casual acquaintances. Who doesn't realize that we could significantly improve these contacts? There is comfort in these Scriptural promises: "God setteth the solitary in families" (Ps. 68:6) and "As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you" (Isa. 66:13). These verses show the nature of God as tender, ever-present Love. The influence of this Love, embraced, will mend broken relationships, alleviate misunderstandings, restrain angry or violent impulses, and restore the sweet sense of belonging. It brings us into a truer sense of family.

Whatever our human circumstances seem to be, we need to examine the thoughts that determine and develop our relationships. We can ask, Where is our thought in relation to divine Love? Are we recognizing, and claiming as our own, our genuine sonship with our Father-Mother God? Love alone provides eternally and equally for its spiritual ideas, or children, and they are dependent on God alone. It is God who is ever near; His boundless love enfolds us, and we can never be separated from Him. It is He who "relates" us. How else would Love relate us but lovingly?

Love's law is the only law governing man. This law maintains justice for all. God's law is operating right where you are. If you, for any reason, feel alone, afraid, or forsaken in this world, if you are alienated from family or friends, there is lasting help in finding out more about your precious and unchanging relationship to God, who is our true Father-Mother. Accept your heritage as a beloved child of God. Our Father never abandons His own. His love is forever.

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