My mom always said that the oldest equation is nothing from nothing leaves nothing. Think about it. You get out of this life and the lives of others, what you put into it. Just like I tell my students, if you don't diligently study, how on earth do you think you can recall the information come test day?
One of my favorite proverbs is, "He that has friends, show himself friendly." If you don't put anything into the relationships that you have with others, friends, family or colleagues; How can that be an equally balanced and fruitful relationship? As humans, we are socially inclined entities, meaning that we need the company and friendship of each other. Hezekiah Walker said it best in his song; "I need you to survive."
The same can be said about our relationship with God. I absolutely love the motto of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, God our Father, Christ our Redeemer, Man our Brother. This simple slogan is indicative of our relationships with God, Jesus, the Lord of Life and our advocate, as well as the relationship that we have with our fellow man. The challenge for today is to spend time with someone, be fervent in prayer. Seven days without prayer makes one weak. Put something into the pot. If you don't you'll be left with nothing, because nothing from nothing leaves nothing.
Peace,
Karsten
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