We need people in our lives...people who know us, love us, and remind us of who we really are. The last two weeks we have looked at what it takes to build stronger relationships with others, and what having the right people in our lives can mean for us. Great discussion was generated around this topic, centered around how we can all improve our relationships. We looked at the stories of Jonathan and his armor bearer in 1 Samuel 14, and several other verses (listed below).
We left with a huge challenge. I know for myself that I always picture my relationships being better than they are now at some point in the future. What can I, we, you do right now to strengthen your relationships with others? To gain someone who is with you heart and soul?
Some of you may have heard of the well known Christian author Erwin McManus. He wrote The Barbarian Way and some other great books. Here is a quote from him on relationships.
"If you neglect the importance of building healthy relationships, you will find yourself alone in the midst of crisis. When you invest in others, they will leverage even your failures to be the material for your future success."
Ask God to put the right people in your life. Ask Him for strength and guidance, and tell Him what's keeping you from having those stronger relationships in your life. Here are some verses to read.
1 Corinthians 2:11, 2 Corinthians 4:2, James 5:16, Proverbs 27:6, Ephesians 4:16, Proverbs 18:24, Matthew 18:20, Ecclesiastes 4:8-12, Romans 12:4-5
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
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Dude, great stuff. For sure relationship and community is vital. The Trinity is the perfect model of this. (Lewis calls it "the dance"...gorgeous picture). Love seeing theSHIFT grow and be challenged. Always praying for you, bro.
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