Connected - it is how we are created to be -
Connected to God through Jesus.
Connected to the body of Christ - the church
Connected to one another-person to person.
Sunday we spent the morning learning what it means to be connected. We learned that good connections are R.E.A.L! We learned that there are 4 Keys to REAL connections!
Key # 1: Real connections are RELIABLE.
Proverbs 17:17 tells us: "a friend loves at all times.
Building relationships that matter really requires dependability. We can't love sometimes. Not just when it is convenient. Not just in the good times. But at ALL times. If you want to be REAL - be RELIABLE!
Key # 2: rEal connections are ENCOURAGING
Do you ever need an encouraging word or a hug that says it is going to be ok? Well - you are not alone. People all around you are needing the same thing. A kind word of assurance. An act of kindness, a simple touch. To have good connections we need to learn to be encouraging to the people around us. If you want to be REAL - be ENCOURAGING!
Key # 3: reAl connections are AUTHENTIC!
Being authentic means being honest with yourself about who you are! It means not putting up walls or fronts that keep people from knowing us. Being authentic changes the way people will see us. It will bring genuineness to our relationships. If you want to be REAL, be AUTHENTIC!
Key # 4: reaL connections are LOVING!
If we really want to have great connections, we have to be loving. Being loving is about watching out for the other guy first. To make sure the needs of others are being met. To hear Jesus say - "love one another - as i have loved you" and understand that this is about sacrificing ourselves for the good of others - an not just those you already like and love. If you want to be REAL, be LOVING!
LETS BE CONNECTED - AND LET'S BE REAL!
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