Five Pillars of Relationship EquitySample

Day 1 Devotional: Relationship Equity

The traditional notions of gender roles and power dynamics have been challenged in the dynamic landscape of relationships, giving rise to a need for re-evaluation and adaptation. As society has evolved, with women increasingly taking on roles in the corporate and entrepreneurial realms once dominated by men, household dynamics have undergone a significant transformation. This shifting paradigm has disrupted the conventional understanding of masculinity and femininity, leading to a power struggle and competition between partners instead of collaboration and mutual support. Consequently, this conflict has impacted the overall satisfaction and harmony of relationships.

Relationship equity emerges as a guiding principle, emphasizing fairness, power balance, and utilizing individual gifts and talents to propel personal and familial growth. Achieving equity entails a sense of reciprocity, where investments in love, respect, and honor are met with equal measure. This approach avoids double standards and ensures both partners feel appropriately valued and rewarded. Relationship equity is not synonymous with absolute equality; it recognizes that responsibilities and roles may differ based on individual strengths, interests, constraints, and biological attributes. For instance, a man cannot breastfeed or carry a baby in the womb because he's not naturally gifted with those resources.

Prayer:

Lord, we commit ourselves to our relationship's growth through relationship equity principles. Guide us towards a deeper, more fulfilling understanding and connection. In your name we pray. Amen