"May the God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge between us." Genesis 31:53
Laban and Jacob had a godly heritage, but they hadn't made it their own. In truth, they were worldly men who approached their relationship in worldly ways. They cheated one another. They deceived one another. In the end, I believe they both realized how they hadn't been completely forthcoming, for they took an oath to not harm the other. They made a pile of rocks and said, "May the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other."
But how different would their lives have been if they had both embraced the God of their fathers? If they had been seeking God's will in their relationship, how much good would have come from it?
Do I have relationships that I approach in worldly ways? Am I seeking God's will, or will I someday see the fruit of my selfishness? Will I someday make a pile of rocks and promise not to cross it to harm another?
Father, help me to include You in all my relationships. If I am using someone to meet a need in me without giving of myself in return, forgive me. Help me to embrace Your ways in all I do.