We have also put together lists of the books on God-Centered Relationships that a believer must read along the way. Relationships are in a sufficiently fearful condition at present. But I think it’s a lot worse without God. Relations have arguments, misunderstandings, and mistreatment. If God is not there, there will never be pure love to understand how to treat the other person. Their relationship will blossom with God because they both have God and can pray for each other. God is where there is peace and true love. Arguments, miscommunications, and temptation are par for the course, but when we seek God, ask Him to be the center, and make a sincere effort, He always meets us where we are.
A relationship may look perfect, but without God there isn’t really a solid foundation to turn to when things go wrong. Where God is absent, a relationship will not always be true love, and the pair will not always treat each other with affection, according to a Bible text that says, “God is love. Mistakes and hurt can happen even in a holy relationship, but they could be resolved through prayer, communication, and finally turning to God. If God is at the center of the relationship, when things get rough or you don’t know what to do, your partner will be able to turn you to God. A Christ-centered connection promotes growth in each of us and in our connection.
Below are lists of books on God-Centered Relationships:
Forming Intentional Disciples (The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus) – Sherry A. Weddell
Friend of Sinners (Why Jesus Cares More About Relationship Than Perfection) – Rich Wilkerson Jr.
Relationships (A Mess Worth Making) – Timothy S. Lane & Paul David Tripp
Start Here (Beginning A Relationship With Jesus) – David Dwight & Nicole Unice
The Right One (How to Successfully Date and Marry the Right Person) – Jimmy Evans & Frank Martin
