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Developing Godly Relationships

Love is to be sincere and active … Hate what is evil … hold on tightly to what is good. Be devoted to one another with [authentic] brotherly affection [as members of one family] …

ROMANS 12:9-10

God created us for community. We’re wired for relationships: with our friends, spouse, coworkers, or kids. God intended healthy relationships to be compassionate, sacrificial, honorable, and forgiving. Cultivating those qualities often means surrendering our expectations for our relationships and trusting Him instead.

Today, we’re sharing Videos and Bible Plans that can help you engage with the people you love, parent, or lead. Watch the Videos below, and then select one of the featured Plans to go deeper into the concepts they outline. You can complete Plans on your own, or go through them with someone using Plans with Friends.

Verse of the Day Videos:

1. Don’t miss what matters most.

Ellie Limebear

2. Be willing to forgive.

Nona Jones

3. Lay down your life for the people you love.

Judah Smith

4. Praise God, even when things get messy.

Jonathan Pitts

Want to learn more about developing godly relationships? Start a Plan:

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