3 Tips for Better Relationshipsਨਮੂਨਾ

I Can Fix Them

Relationships can be both rewarding and challenging. In this three-day Bible Plan, we’ll explore three practical, biblical ways to strengthen your relationship:

1. Recognize what you can and cannot control.
2. Communicate clearly without criticism.
3. Set healthy boundaries.

Ready to find a healthier relationship? Let’s get started.

Relationships are messy. People are unpredictable. And no matter how much we care about someone, we can’t control their thoughts, choices, or feelings. (Frustrating, right?) But here’s the good news: That’s not our job.

God didn’t design us to manage other people—He designed us to love them. And love isn’t about control; it’s about showing up with patience, kindness, and grace, even when things don’t go our way.

So, what can we control? Ourselves. Our thoughts, our responses, our attitudes.

Relationship Tip 1: Instead of stressing over what someone else should do, we can ask ourselves, “What’s my next faithful step?”

Letting go of control could mean listening instead of fixing, encouraging without expecting a response, or praying instead of worrying. It might look like setting a boundary without guilt, pausing before reacting, or trusting God with what’s out of your hands.

Jesus modeled this perfectly. He invited people to follow Him, but He never forced them. He loved freely, even when people walked away. When we follow His example, we’ll find freedom too. Because real peace in relationships doesn’t come from fixing others; it comes from trusting God and being faithful with what’s ours to carry.

Pray: God, help me to let go of what I can’t control and trust You with the people in my life. When I feel the urge to fix, change, or force an outcome, remind me that my role is to love, not control. Give me peace in knowing that You are working in ways I can’t see. Help me focus on what You’ve called me to do and leave the rest in Your hands. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Challenge: Think of a relationship where you’ve been trying to control the outcome. Today, choose one way to show love without trying to fix or change the other person, whether it’s offering encouragement with no strings attached or simply letting go of something that’s not yours to carry. For more on letting go of control, check out this article.

Can we pray for you and your relationship?