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Relationships Are Your Greatest Asset: The Power of Divine Connections
In a world obsessed with accumulating wealth, building portfolios, and acquiring assets, we often overlook the most valuable investment we can make: relationships. Your bank account may determine your financial net worth, but your relationships determine your life’s true worth and eternal impact.
Today, I want to challenge you to see relationships not as nice-to-haves, but as your greatest strategic advantage. The people in your life aren’t just companions on the journey—they’re divine connections that God has orchestrated to accelerate your purpose and multiply your influence.

The Divine Design of Connection
Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, understood this principle when he wrote, “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another” (Proverbs 27:17). This isn’t just about friendship—it’s about the divine design where God uses people to refine, strengthen, and elevate each other.
God could have created us as isolated beings, complete in ourselves. Instead, He designed us for connection, interdependence, and mutual growth. Every relationship in your life—from your closest family to casual acquaintances—has the potential to be a divine appointment that changes your trajectory.
Breaking Free from the Lone Wolf Mentality
Our culture celebrates the self-made individual, the lone wolf who needs no one. But this mentality is not only unbiblical—it’s counterproductive. Even Jesus, the Son of God, surrounded Himself with twelve disciples and maintained close relationships with Mary, Martha, and Lazarus.
The Myth of Self-Sufficiency
The truth is, no one succeeds alone. Behind every breakthrough is a network of relationships that provided:
- Encouragement during difficult seasons
- Wisdom for crucial decisions
- Opportunities that opened doors
- Resources that filled gaps
- Accountability that kept them on track
- Celebration that multiplied their joy
When we try to go it alone, we limit ourselves to our own perspective, resources, and capabilities. But when we invest in relationships, we gain access to the collective wisdom, resources, and opportunities of everyone in our network.
The Four Dimensions of Relationship Investment
1. Upward Relationships (Mentors)
These are people who are where you want to be. They’ve walked the path you’re walking and can provide wisdom, guidance, and perspective. Investing in upward relationships means:
- Seeking mentorship humbly
- Valuing their time and wisdom
- Implementing their advice
- Expressing genuine gratitude
2. Lateral Relationships (Peers)
These are people at your level who are fighting similar battles and pursuing similar goals. They provide:
- Mutual encouragement and support
- Accountability and challenge
- Collaboration opportunities
- Shared resources and connections
3. Downward Relationships (Mentees)
These are people you can pour into and help develop. Investing downward:
- Multiplies your impact through others
- Clarifies your own thinking and values
- Creates a legacy that outlasts you
- Builds a network of grateful allies
4. Lateral-Divine Relationships (Life Partners)
Your spouse, closest friends, and family members who journey through life with you. These relationships require the deepest investment but provide the greatest return in terms of support, love, and shared purpose.
The Story of David’s Relationship Revolution
David understood the power of relationships. When he was running from Saul, he didn’t isolate himself—he built a network of loyal followers who became his mighty men. Jonathan risked his own position to protect David. Abigail’s wisdom saved David from making a costly mistake. Nathan’s courage helped David stay on track spiritually.
Each relationship served a different purpose, but together they formed a network that sustained David through his wilderness years and supported him as king. David’s success wasn’t just about his individual talents—it was about his ability to build and maintain life-giving relationships.
Practical Steps to Build Your Relationship Asset Portfolio
1. Audit Your Current Relationships
Take inventory of your relationships:
- Who encourages and challenges you to grow?
- Who drains your energy and pulls you down?
- Where are the gaps in your network?
- Which relationships need more investment?
2. Invest Before You Need
Don’t wait until you need something to invest in relationships. Build genuine connections by:
- Offering help before asking for it
- Celebrating others’ successes
- Remembering important details about their lives
- Being consistently present and reliable
3. Add Value Consistently
Ask yourself: “How can I add value to this person’s life?” Look for ways to:
- Share relevant opportunities
- Make strategic introductions
- Offer your skills and expertise
- Provide encouragement and support
4. Communicate with Intention
Move beyond surface-level interactions:
- Ask meaningful questions
- Listen actively and remember details
- Share your authentic self
- Express genuine appreciation
5. Create Connection Opportunities
Be intentional about bringing people together:
- Host gatherings and events
- Make strategic introductions
- Facilitate collaborations
- Build community around shared interests
Overcoming Relationship Investment Obstacles
Fear of Rejection
Not everyone will reciprocate your investment, and that’s okay. Focus on being the kind of person others want to be around, and the right relationships will develop naturally.
Time Constraints
Relationships don’t always require large time investments. A thoughtful text, a quick phone call, or a strategic introduction can be incredibly valuable.
Authenticity Concerns
Some worry that intentional relationship building feels manipulative. The key is genuine care for others’ success and well-being, not just what they can do for you.
Geographic Limitations
Technology has made it easier than ever to maintain relationships across distances. Video calls, social media, and messaging apps can keep connections strong.
The Multiplication Effect of Relationship Investment
When you invest in relationships, you don’t just gain access to one person—you gain access to their entire network. Each meaningful relationship becomes a bridge to countless other opportunities and connections.
Moreover, when you help others succeed, they become advocates for your success. They think of you when opportunities arise. They recommend you for positions and projects. They become part of your personal board of directors, helping you make better decisions and avoid costly mistakes.
Living as a Relationship Investor
To live as someone who understands that relationships are your greatest asset means:
- Prioritizing People over projects when necessary
- Investing Time in building genuine connections
- Adding Value to others consistently
- Maintaining Connections even when you don’t need anything
- Celebrating Others and their successes
- Being Vulnerable and authentic in your interactions
The Promise of Relational Abundance
Jesus said, “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap” (Luke 6:38). This principle applies powerfully to relationships. When you invest in others, when you add value to their lives, when you celebrate their successes and support them through challenges, you create a network of people who are invested in your success.
Conclusion: Your Relationship Revolution Starts Now
Your greatest breakthroughs, your most significant opportunities, and your deepest fulfillment will come through relationships. The person who helps you land your dream job, the friend who encourages you through a difficult season, the mentor who shares wisdom that changes your trajectory—these divine connections are waiting to be discovered and developed.
Stop treating relationships as a byproduct of success and start treating them as the foundation of success. Stop networking only when you need something and start investing in people because they matter. Stop focusing solely on what you can get and start focusing on what you can give.
Your network truly does determine your net worth—not just financially, but in terms of impact, influence, and fulfillment. The relationships you build today will determine the opportunities you have tomorrow.
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Who are you sharpening? Who is sharpening you? Your relationship revolution starts with a simple decision to see every person you meet as a potential divine connection.
Invest in relationships like your future depends on it—because it does.
Your Relationship Assignment
This week, I challenge you to:
- Identify one relationship that needs more investment and take a specific action to strengthen it
- Reach out to someone you haven’t connected with in a while
- Look for an opportunity to add value to someone else’s life
- Make one strategic introduction between two people in your network
Remember: Relationships are your greatest asset. Invest wisely, invest consistently, and watch as God multiplies your influence through divine connections.
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