The Bible frequently reminds us that our religious life is lived on three dimensions. We have a personal relationship with God, a vertical relationship as it is frequently called. We have a relationship with others, a relationship that demands justice. This is what is frequently called a horizontal relationship. These two aspects of our religious life are frequently spoken about. But then there is the interior dimension, the relationship with oneself. Perhaps we less frequently speak about this relationship, often subsuming it into the other two. We may, however, suggest that this relationship is also important in itself.

Isaiah touches upon the three relationships. "The Lord will answer, 'Here I am'." implies a healthy relationship with God, a relationship of intimacy. "Do not turn your back on your own" is a message about the social obligations arising from our religion. Our wound will be healed: true religion and fidelity will lead us to greater integrity. This integrity will frequently mean a greater integration of faith and life, a more intense life of faith, hope and love. It will mean a deep inner harmony.