With yet another Greek financial crisis and recent tumbling markets in China in the news, some people are finding it difficult to discern in what to invest. But really it’s a no-brainer.

Think back to your best moments: your highest highs, your greatest victories, your most daunting obstacles overcome. How many happened to you alone? Very few, right? When you understand that being connected to others is one of life’s greatest joys, you realise that life’s best comes when we invest in solid relationships. Of the people you know, who seems to enjoy life more – the negative, suspicious and anti-social? Hardly! The Scrooges of life don’t enjoy much of anything.

Jesus summed up life like this: “Love the Lord…with all your heart…Love your neighbour as yourself.” People who love God and love people on the whole, tend to live joyfully as they experience love in return. If you love God and people you’ll find friends wherever you go. And you’ll get further in life too!

Natural talent, intelligence, a wonderful education – none of these guarantees success. Something else is needed: the sensitivity to understand that we all crave love because God made us in His image as relational beings. So, if you want more out of life, start investing in even more deep relationships!

Peter Morphew – College Chaplain