Do you ever feel discouraged about your relationship with God? Like maybe a distance has grown between youâbut youâre not sure why? The key may lie in your environment.
There's a familiar saying that goes "You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time around." The same is true when it comes to our faith. The people youâre currently walking through life with have a much greater influence on your faith than you think.
Pause for a moment and reflect on these two questions:
- Today, who are the 5 people I spend the most time around?
- How have they impacted my relationship with God?
If your answers feel discouraging, youâre not alone. We all have deep wiring in our DNA that longs to be surrounded by authentic community. Problem is, in the church lately, we've been trained to make ârelationship with Godâ all about ourselves.
Around 50 years ago a new phrase popped up in church culture:
âWould you like to have a personal relationship with God?â
At first glance, it seems harmless and accurate. But hereâs the thing: Following Jesus is way more than a personal relationship- yes- itâs individual, but itâs also
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