In my time of training clients in the gym relationships and results were both important. Good relationships were needed for clients to trust us but it was also important that they saw progress and got results.
In our walk with God, both relationship and results are needed. It all starts with our relationship with him. As we connect with him we get to know him and trust in him more and more. This connection with him should produce fruit in our lives. Jesus said that if we abide in him our lives would produce much fruit. But, Jesus also gave the example of rebuking people doing miraculous things in his name that didn't really know him. God wants to make our lives fruitful, multiply us, and increase us greatly, but it's our relationship and connection with him that produces all of this.
God wants our relationship with him to lead to a transformed life that is a living testimony of his love and faithfulness. Everything comes out of relationship with him. To see faster growth and progress focus more on your relationship with him. Growing in our relationships should lead to a higher level of action, obedience, and results because if we love him we will follow his leading and commands.
I am praying for you.
Daniel
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