Love is a Form of Knowledge

He existed before everything else, and He holds all creation together.
- Colossians 1.17

Our lives each have purpose and importance. We have gifts and talents that make us unique creations. God also created us with that deep need to participate and enjoy the lives of others. All good things come from God, as James tells us, and we have lives that are filled with gifts, especially through other people who are a part of our lives. Since we were made with a relational design, we have to learn how to relate well to others, and learn more about ourselves through that process. So many things impact the way in which we engage with others, from our childhood history and upbringing to the experiences we have had since a young age.

I am thankful for the opportunity to read this book, The Relational Soul, and to be gifted with the ability to engage with the depth of it. Exploring these things in yourself is both fascinating and awakening. Sometimes we cannot see the connection as we dwell within our own lives, caught up in the experiences, but when we take a step back and evaluate, or map out some of our experiences, or have someone along side us helping us see certain things, we begin to see patterns emerging and therein rests many learning opportunities for what to do next.

The premise of this book helps the reader grasp at different scenarios of life, and relational situations that could cause tension and struggle. We read examples so that we can place ourselves in there and see what could be worked on relationally. If we are able to recognize it here, we will be able to grow the desire to be more fully present in our everyday relationships and be more mindful about how we are with each of them.

My favourite line of the book is "The one who loves more sees more. (Love is a form of knowledge)."

Since I am of the personality who loves to learn and acquire knowledge above all, this reminds me that in all my love of learning and gaining knowledge, loving more aligns perfectly with all that I seek, and I shall see more through loving more.

God, who began the good work within you, will continue His work until it is finally finished.
- Philippians 1.6