Relationships

“For this is the message that you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.”
1 John 3:11

We are relational beings, created by a relational God, who are meant to be in relationships. However, in a cultural moment that values autonomy and individualism above all else, we are being trained to live in a relationally stunted way.

Reflection

Take some time, reflect, and work through these questions to help you examine your thought life. Write them in your journal.

How are you doing at forming strong, deep, and loving relationships?
What is currently holding you back from strong relationships? (For example, being too busy, having a hard time trusting others, insecurity, selfishness with my time, etc.)
How would Jesus challenge you to more intentionally pursue strong relationships? What do you think He would exhort you to do? To stop doing?
Let’s get practical. What are you going to start doing to create, nurture, and deepen relationships of vulnerability and accountability?

What do you need to stop doing in order to have enough time to form deep relationships?
What are some practical ways you can keep your relationships centered on Jesus? Family. Friendships. Center Community.
Are you prioritizing your Center Community? We’re not just talking about attending your group a couple times a month, but being relationally engaged in a meaningful way.