2. JOURNEY into “Better Relationships” Closeness Is Required

3. Journey into “better Relationships” TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THIS “JOURNEY” “U” MUST BE SPIRITUALLY PREPARED

4. Building Solid and Sure Our business is not to build quickly, but to build upon a right foundation, and right spirit. Life is more than a mere competition as between men and women; it is not who can work best; it is not who can rise highest in the shortest time, but who is working most patiently and lovingly in accordance with the designs of God.

5. TRIVIA QUESTION According to this minor prophet, who will come to turn the hearts of the children to their fathers?

6. TRIVIA answer What court prophet of David’s had 14 sons and 3 daughters? “Heman” 1 Chron. 25:5 “All of these were sons of Heman the king’s seer. They were given him through the promises of God to exalt him. God gave Heman fourteen sons and three daughters”

7. Journey into “Better Relationships” Actions that build better Relationships this is that action that is demonstrated “kindness” Which will do all kinds of good things for others, including those who hurt us!! Again these building blocks are commanded Rom. 12:21 “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” A kind person makes no place for the evil of this world, but sets his mark on that which is good

8. Journey into “Better Relationships” Actions that build better Relationships I.The “Kindness” Character A. First, we will be encouragers 1. An effort to lift up…Psa. 10:17 “You hear, O Lord, the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry” Note how God is always there for you, He hears your pleas!! a) When listening alone, helps… 1 Thes. 5:11 “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing” Be that kind ear that has the time to hear!!

9. Journey into “Better Relationships” Actions that build better Relationships I.The “Kindness” Character A. First, we will be encouragers 2. Continued encouragement… Countless amounts…Heb. 3:13a “But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness” Never stop or a sinful desire may overtake you, speak nice of others

10. Journey into “Better Relationships” Actions that build better Relationships I.The “Kindness” Character B. Second, we will show compassion 1. The Savior requires this… Lk. 10:37 “The expert in the law replied, ‘The one who had mercy on him,’ ‘Go and do likewise’” The challenge is simple, go, do what I just told you about!! C. Third, we will be forgiving 1. To forgive divine…Eph.4:32 “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you”

11. Journey into “Better Relationships” Actions that build better Relationships I.The “Kindness” Character C. Third, we will be forgiving 1. To forgive divine… a) Don’t take His forgiveness for granted…Rom. 2:4 “Or do you show contempt for the riches of His kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you toward repentance” In His kindness, God holds back His judgment, giving people time to repent. It is easy to mistake God’s patience for approval of the wrong way we are living

12. Journey into “Better Relationships” Actions that build better Relationships I.The “Kindness” Character D. Fourth, we will seek to ease the burdens of other 1. Care in hardship…Matt. 11:30 “For My yoke is easy and My burden is light” He did not state we would not have turmoil; but He did say He would make it easy on you!! Gotta Love The Man For That!! So it’s our job to help the hapless!!! a) Our signature statement… Phil. 4:13 “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength”

13. Journey into “Better Relationships” Actions that build better Relationships I.The “Kindness” Character D. Fourth, we will seek to ease the burdens of other 1. Care in hardship… b) When it’s just naturally in you…Pro. 11:17a “A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on him- self” If you can show this type of behavi- or always; you only show what has been your constant blessing c) Make no mistake; you will get it, if you give it!!!...Gal. 6:7 “Do not be deceived; God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows”

14. Journey into “Better Relationships” Actions that build better Relationships —be an encourager— I truly believe by telling someone, known or unknown, you care, and really mean it, is edifying to the soul. I’m coming to a better understanding of what real Godly encouragement is. It’s not that far off from the “World’s.” Only, God requires us to mean it and be real!! !!Time-2-shake-up-Da-World-&-!! !!Do-sum-ting-diff-4-rent!!

15. Journey into “Better Relationships” Actions that build better Relationships THE PHRASE THAT PAYS!!!!!!!!!! MY FAITH WILL NEVER RISE ABOVE THE LEVEL OF MY CONFESSION

16. Journey into “Better Relationships” Actions that build better Relationships B.elievers I.nformation B.efore L.eaving E.arth

17. Journey into “Better Relationships” Actions that build better Relationships WHAT IT SAYS This is my Bible, I am who my Bible say I am, I can do what my Bible say I can do. I have what my Bible say I have, my Bible teaches my spirit, my spirit teaches my mind, and my mind teaches my body. My Bible is full of promises and command- ments, my Bible has good and bad examp- les. How do I know my Bible is true? By comparing scripture with scripture and spiritual things with spiritual things. I study my Bible to show myself approved, rightly dividing the Word of God.

18. Journey into “Better Relationships” Actions that build better Relationships Next Week!!!! Two weeds That choke Relati0nships