It has been said that the quality of your life is very dependent on the quality of your relationships. In fact, if you look at the 5 most important relationships that you have, it will tell you something about yourself. If you hang with positive, energetic people, chances are you are one of those types. If you hang with lazy, low energy people, changes are you are like those types of people. So, it is critically important to choose your friends and partnerships wisely. Unfortunately, we live in a world today that places more emphasis on “stuff” rather than relationships. Today, many people view their success on the wrong things. Its about building and growing lasting relationships that will have the greatest impact on someone’s life.

Here are 3 questions you should ask yourself:

1. What positive relational connections am I helping to create for the people I care about?
2. What influence am I creating through my example and words?
3. How deeply do I care about the people God has brought into my life?

(Taken from my pastor’s sermon series-Pastor Jonathan Schaeffer)

If you stop and think about those 3 questions, it might give you some direction on the impact you are making in someone’s life. And another question that you should ask yourself is: “How do I want to remembered when I die?” Do you want to be remembered as a cheap person, or a generous person? Do you want to be remembered as a selfish person or a kind and loving person? Do you have good relationships with your parents and siblings, or do you fight and argue any chance you speak with them. Our words matter and what we say can profoundly impact another person beyond what we can even imagine. Our relationship with our children has a significant impact on their emotional health, and the quality of their future relationships. So, take the time to see how you are impacting the people around you. Relationships do matter and the quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life!