We Need Each Other

Man, I wish I could introduce you to some of my friends. First, there is my husband. He is truly a leader of leaders. He inspires me to excellence. Encourages me when no one else can. Then there is Amy. Amy always seems to know exactly what to say and when to say it. Gotta love friends like that. Then there’s my mother in-law...yes..."in-law"... She sacrifices constantly to help me. Offers encouragement when I feel the weakest. And loves my kids like her own. And the list could go on and on.

I witness the evidence of God’s grace in the friendships He’s granted me.

Matthew 18:19-20 says, "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them."

In order to truly walk out our God-given purpose we need one another.

This week I'm reminded even more just how important relationships are. So, I want to encourage you to list 2-3 people who have impacted your life. Write them a short word of encouragement.

Hebrew 3:13, "But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.  "

Friends, we need one another. I know the thought is simple...but so often we go through life running from one task to another...In Hebrews 3 God's Word instructs us to encourage one another. So today...

Here are a few practical ways to Cultivate Relationships:

Make a list of people who have encourage you.

Make another list of people you feel you should encourage.

Then, very simply make a phone call or send a note to let them know just what they mean to you.

Make a practice of doing this once a day or at least two to three times a week.

After all... "Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. (and) A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." Ecclesiastes 4:12

Thanks for allowing me the privilege of calling you my friend!