Our relationship with the Lord Jesus is one of grace and faith. It is not one of works or struggling to be liked, accepted, and loved. This is not the case with all of our other human relationships. Our relationship with Jesus is on a completely different level and is unique, special, and a one of a kind relationship.
 
All relationships with our fellow man require work and effort. You have to make a deposit in people before you can expect anything in return. Each relationship is like a bank. You have to put something in, in order to get something out. And, the more you put in, the more you can be given, out of that relationship. The Scripture above teaches us that we must sow friendliness in order to reap friendship. It is totally unrealistic to think that people are automatically going to be your friend without you making some kind of contribution to the relationship bank.

Relationships, all relationships require effort, work, energy, forgiveness, and more work. And, even then, you may feel that you are putting more into a relationship than you are receiving from it. That happens to all of us. When that happens, don't get bitter or angry, and don't take it personally. Keep showing yourself friendly to others and God will connect you to the people who are right for you.