In Part 2 of this message, we touch again on the uniqueness of Godly relationships. The key feature of Christ centred friendships is the cross. We must have the cross in our relationships if we are to live in the Spirit with one another. The cross is described as a sword in Matthew 10:33 dividing the soul and the spirit deep within our hearts. 

Our tendency is to be “soulish” to get our needs met by being one with everyone and not having to stand up in our convictions or values. The way of the Spirit is to teach us to stand up in our connections by being powerful to our own values. Sin will ultimately destroy us or our friendships if we don’t keep the door shut and live in the Spirit together – learning the way of deepening love.

One of the most outstanding ways God has provided for us to go deeper in our friendships is to pray together. There is a unique “glue” that bonds us when we pray. Meals and lots of sharing is also obviously a way to deepen our connections, but the greatest way to deepen Christian connections is to pray and worship with others. 

Ultimately though, if we want a deeper friendships, we must learn to communicate our feelings and needs. Choosing to be powerful in our crucial conversations and conflicts.

Lastly we look at 5 areas for Christian friendships:

*Pursuit people all the time and go after them. 

*Pray for people all the time. Both with them and then on your own.

*Peace will guide you if you allow God to show you the way in each season and even new friends. 

*Be powerful in your own journey

*Godly relationships bear great fruit – they are prolific! Watch for the fruit of the Spirit in your connections.

Be blessed as you listen to this message today and may you receive wisdom for the journey!