Relationships are like bank accounts. You have withdrawals and deposits. To keep a bank account from dying you must deposit frequently. Then when you need to withdraw something, it's there for you. The same thing happens with people. To cultivate a relationship you must invest in that person and they must invest in your life as well (a one-way friendship doesn't work usually). After you have "deposited" things in their life (ie helped them, encouraged them, taught them, been there for them), then you have room for withdrawals (ie asking them for help, requesting things from them). If you continually make withdrawals, your "account" will go bankrupt. We need to invest in each others lives and create lasting relationships.
Thanks to my dad for the comparison between relationships and a bank accounts. I wrote this after a stressful situation and I happen to be exhausted so I'm sorry that it's rather disjointed; it's just one of those important lessons that I learned that I wanted to write out and share. :) God bless.
~Kaleigh
Amen, Kaleigh! This is something that I've really found to be true lately. With all relationships, there is a time to give, and then a time to take. I have spent hours on the phone and Skype encouraging friends and then, when I need prayer or am going through a rough time, they are there to encourage me. Relationships aren't easy. They take hard work and effort.
ReplyDeleteFantastic metaphor, sis! :)
Love,
Cassie
So true, Cassie. My dad has a great way of putting things; I always understand what he's trying to say.
DeleteYes, I've found that my friends are always there for me and I pray that I am always there for them, too.
Thanks, sis. :)
Love,
Kal
This is not disjointed at all, Kale. It was perfectly thought out and just what I needed. I hope that everything is now resolved. :)
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks, Liz. :)
DeleteIf I have learned one particular thing about relationships, it would be this. Thanks for putting it into words! :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Schuyler
Another great post, Kaleigh. The metaphor is wonderful. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Schuyler and Anna. :)
ReplyDeleteLove,
Kaleigh