Fig Tree Relationships

As the large green leaves of the fig tree glisten in the sun with the promised taste of delicious fruit so do the fig tree relationship and fig tree people. But upon closer inspection of the fig tree, the fruit does not exist, just like the false promise of a fig tree person or relationship. In the sunshine of “we like the same things” and “there is just something about you I like,” there is nothing more, no sustainable, edible fruit of true friendship. Successful relationships are built on mature people who are willing to give of themselves.  They have a servant’s heart with a recurring meditation of these two thoughts: how can I serve you more and how I can make your life better.  Thriving relationships come with an air of submission that can challenge the identity of most people. Contrary to popular belief, the essence of submission is not to strip away a person’s identity, but to establish a loyal commitment to achieving a mutual purpose and goal. To submit to a common purpose and build a thriving relationship is a fine art and a learned behavior at its best. You must be able to build and submit at the same time. For many, it is a task that challenges the most gallant of hearts, but when done well, solid relationships are built bearing good fruit that sustains all worthy participants.   Are you a fig tree person?    What is the condition of your relationships? Thirsty or Thriving?

Gracefully Done,

Tonya!