Relationships That Flourish: A 30-Day Devotional on Finding Security in Christ and Growing Healthy Connectionsਨਮੂਨਾ

Every day, we are exposed to a variety of conflicting opinions about what healthy relationships actually look like. Cultural norms about marriage, gender roles, and friendships often influence how we see the world and what we expect from others. Social media and movies add another layer, promoting comparison and creating unrealistic expectations for love and relationships—often glamorizing behaviors that do not honor God. These views of relationships promise happiness but often leave us hurt, unsatisfied, and still searching for something greater.

In Romans 12, Paul begins by urging believers to present their bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. This surrender is the foundation for everything that follows—including how we resist being shaped by the world. Our faith shapes our values in relationships, setting them apart from the world’s standards. When we filter our beliefs and the messages we receive through Scripture, we discover God’s truth and His design for what is good and best. While this journey can feel daunting, we walk it with hope.

The goal of every believer's life is to honor God and to walk according to His ways, trusting that they are best for us. Therefore, the goal of our relationships is to do the same. We must seek God’s wisdom for relationships and put to rest the popularized versions the world tries to feed us. To live in such a way is an act of worship to God.

Reflect: In what ways have my views or values in relationships been shaped by the culture around me? Is there a belief I need to surrender so I can fully embrace what God says is true?

Pray: God, teach me to discern what is good and acceptable and perfect to You. Reveal the areas of my relationships where I’ve been shaped more by cultural ideals than by Your Word. Transform my mind and heart to reflect Your truth.