D.T.R.

I assume that most college students know what that stands for: Define The Relationship. I don't know about you, but at Taylor, I have a feeling that DTRs do not have a good connotation. But I'm not here to talk about what you may think of a DTR- it's too painful =P.

This Sunday, my pastor talked about DTRs: with God. While I wasn't too sure about the ideas at first, I realized that this works out well. Wherever you are, whoever you are, whatever you believe, it is not bad to have a DTR with/ about God. Know what you believe and want for your relationship with God. You may have reasons you don't want to get to know Him, you may hate Him, or you may desire to know Him more. Whatever it may be, talk about it with Him (if you don't believe in God, pretend or just work it out in your mind).

Now, a DTR is not complete without both parties participating, and I know God wants to participate. Check out His word, the Bible, and see what He has to say about His relationship with you.

There; it's not that hard or any more painful than a "normal" DTR and it may help you know why you act as you do, believe what you do and are who you are.