PASSING THE BATON: GOLD MEDAL RELATIONSHIPS 4

How to Become a Great Friend

Reading for the Week of Feb. 28- March 6

Day 1- John 8
Day 2- John 10
Day 3- John 15
Day 4- John 3
Day 5- John 4
Day 6- John 6
Bonus- 1 Samuel 18-23 (The friendship of David and Jonathan)

Memorize/Reflect- “A friend love at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” (Proverbs 17:17)

Reflection- Who has been a close and valued friend in your life and what characteristics marked this person’s life?  How can you grow these qualities in your friendships?

Discussion- What strengthens a friendship and what breaks it down?  How can you avoid the kinds of behaviors that damage friendships?

Prayer Direction- Pray that Jesus will be your closest friend and that His presence in your life will make you a great friend to others.

“Live It!” Challenge- Get together with a close friend and tell them what their friendship means to you and how God has used them in your life!

March Prayer Focus: Praying in Power.  Take time to read 2 Corinthians 10:3-6.  Identify places you believe Satan has strongholds and a foothold in your life, home, community, our nation, and the world.  Begin praying, in the power of Jesus’ Name, against these things.

January-March: You are starting the final month of our fasting focus.  What can you give up this month that would drive you to prayer and make you hunger more for God?

Resources in the Shoreline Bookstore

Be sure to check out some of the featured resources at the Shoreline books store. Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas, Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas, Fit to be Tied by Bill Hybels, Seismic Shifts by Kevin Harney (Chapters 10-12).