The Time Machine Manifesto: What advice would I give myself 10 years ago?
I would tell myself that who you are friends with really does matter.
1. Friendships Matter
· a God friendship will take effort, time and resources.
o Not always convenient timing
o Not always fun. (confrontation, apologies)
o Not one sided
· a God friendship is someone who is going the same way as you.
o You have unique and specific path God has you on.
o You will never change a person. (that is God’s job alone)
o You can be unequally yoke with believer or unbelievers.
o Jesus was able to be a Friend to sinners because of His close relationship with the Father.
· a God friendship will always lead you closer to Him.
o Makes you want to walk closer to Him
o Makes you want to please Him
o Makes you want to do what He has called you to
So what would I tell myself 10 years ago about friendship?
o You can’t be friends with everyone.
o There is a difference between general friendships and covenant friendship.
o God has friends for us in the place He has us.
o Depend on Him first.
