Close relationships deteriorate over time unless we can see ourselves and each other through the frame through which God sees.

1. Relationshipsfor the New Year Looking at others as God looks at us. And then acting.

7. Understanding Forgiveness Acceptance Compassion

8. See Proverbs 21: 16…

9. Understanding The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. Prvb 21: 16 Through wisdom is a house built; and by understanding it is established. Prvb 24:3

10. Understanding Rachuwm: Exodus 34:6 Compassion

11. Understanding Acceptance Ezk 43:27. And when these days are expired, it shall be, the priests shall make your burnt offerings upon the altar, and your peace offerings; and I will accept you, saith the Lord. Compassion

12. Understanding Forgiveness Acceptance And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. Mark 11: 25 Compassion

13. Understanding Forgiveness Acceptance Compassion

14. "A friend is someone who is always glad to see you and has no immediate plans for your improvement."