The Word
FRIDAY MANNA 23 JANUARY ‘26
Dr. Daniel O. C. | Jan 23, 2026
“HOW TO BUILD BETTER RELATIONSHIPS”
Saints of God Most High, hear God’s word for you today:
“Oh, how good, how pleasant it is for brothers to live together in harmony. It is like fragrant oil on the head that runs down over the beard, over the beard of Aharon, and flows down on the collar of his robes” (Psalm 133:1-2).
How truly wonderful and delightful it is to see brothers and sisters living together in sweet unity! It’s as precious as the sacred scented oil flowing from the head of the high priest Aaron, dripping down upon his beard and running all the way down to the hem of his priestly robes.
HOW TO BUILD BETTER RELATIONSHIPS
Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress and working together is success.
There is little chance for people to get together as long as most of us want to be in the front of the bus, the back of the church and the middle of the road.
Co-operation determines the rate of progress. Some people build their relationships based on intimidation and confrontation, fear factor and on scare tactics.
Some are based on mutual respect and understanding. Better relationship leads to unity in plan, purpose and goal (Philippians 2:1-5). Apostle Paul outlined some points which need to be considered in order to achieve better relationships.
They are like-minded, having the same love and passion for our united purpose and goal for our eternal destiny (Philippians 2:2), being of one accord, of one mind, united in our resolve (verse 2), nothing being done through selfish ambition or conceit (verse 3)
….in humility, esteeming each other more than ourselves (verse 3) and having, keeping and maintaining the mind of Christ (verse 5).
How To Maintain Better Relationships
You may ask, how can one maintain better relationships with others? The following are some ways:
• By submitting yourselves to selfless prayer and intercession (Psalm 109:4).
• Occupying yourself with the meditation of God’s word (Joshua 1:8 / Psalm 119:105).
• By valuing the relationship
• We must invest time and effort to understand other people’s needs.
• We must help the weak to overcome obstacles.
• We must always give our best shot.
• We must not exploit or take advantage but explore every means to enhance the relationship.
• We must Communicate effectively
• We must convey, dispose and pass on our ideas with respect.
• We must never ruin other people’s dignity.
• We must never destroy the reputation of others but respect their points and differing opinions.
BUILD BRIDGES AND NOT BARRIERS!
Somebody shout, “PRAISE THE LORD!”
Shalom and good morning.
Dr. Daniel O. C.