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Week 9: Who’s around you already?
QUESTION
Who has God already placed around you that could become a key trusted friend?
STORY
Ben kept praying for new friends but ignored the guys in his small group and at work. One day, his wife said, “What about those three guys who keep inviting you to stuff?” Ben realized he didn’t need to start from scratch—he needed to open his eyes.
EXAMINE SELF
Who have I overlooked that may already be pursuing friendship with me?
SCRIPTURE
“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” — Psalm 126:3
QUOTE
“Don’t miss the gold that’s already around you.” — Jeff Kemp
TIP
Quality friendship starts by noticing who shows up—then following up and leaning in.
PRAY, CONFESS & REPENT
Father, I’ve been blind to the friendships You’ve already put in my life. Open my eyes and lead me toward intentional depth and consistency with the friends You’ve given me.
COACHING
God works through the men already in your life. You don’t have to search far. Ask Him to guide your conversations, and listen for what your friends may want in depth and connection.
ACTION STEP
List 3 men already in your life. Pick two you could go deeper with. Initiate a conversation about what they’re looking for in friendship depth and consistency.
COMMITMENT
I’ll reach out to these men this week to connect intentionally.
HABIT
Each week, send a check-in or encouragement message to these friends.
DISCUSS & PRAY WITH FRIENDS
If you guys find that you want to go deep, keep the conversation going and pray about the intentional steps to schedule consistent conversations about the important things in your lives.
SO…HOW’S IT GOING?
Feel free to text me back about the progress, challenges and nature of your friendships or efforts to help other guys build deep and consistent friendships.
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