Relationships: a mess worth making
In Relationships: a mess worth making, Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp explore the many dynamics of relationships and delve into many of the problems that we experience in those relationships.
One of the recurring themes was that we are sinners and the people that we cultivate relationships with are sinners as well. This fact will either cause us to throw up our hands in exasperation and exclaim "Well! Then what's the point?", or it will cause us to re-enter these relationships with renewed vigor, knowing that, with Gods help, and a strong relationship with Him, we will acquire better relationships down here on earth. Another theme was that all of the things that we need to bestow on others (mercy, forgiveness, love, patience, etc.) are things that Christ has bestowed on us; so we would be amiss to not give the same to others.
I enjoyed the practicality of this book; there was much advice given by the authors for everyday use. I also appreciated the fact that the authors were very humble; they never pointed the finger to say "This is for you, we have it down-pat!"
Overall, I loved the book and would recommend it to anyone who is looking to have enduring, Christ-built relationships. For the rest of you (the ones that are not looking to improve their relationships), the only thing I can do for you is to pray for you, that God would change your heart and give you the desire to build better relationships.
WARNING!! The authors are correct: this is very messy! Do not undertake this task unless you are willing to open yourself up and make a mess; believe me, I know from personal experience. :) But it is definitely "a mess worth making".
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