Building Strong Relationship in '09 part 1

Building Strong Relationships in ‘09

As we begin the 2009 year we are focusing on the need for a stronger relationship with God and our family & friends. Some books for you to read on this topic are: "Instruments in the Redeemer's hands" by Paul David Tripp, "Shepherding a child's heart" by Tedd Tripp, and "Strengthening your marriage" by Wayne A. Mack.

First take a few minutes and answer the following questions

1. List the four primary relationships in your life in order of importance

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2. What should the role of the church be in helping to make these relationships strong?

3. What are some areas in these relationships that need to be stronger?

4. Who is the best one to help you? Who does God use?

5. Why do you “get up” in the morning? What motivates you?

6. If God uses people, who are themselves in need of change, as instruments of the same kind of change in others, how can God use you?

7. If my relationships are going to get stronger, what things must change in my life?