Who Is Around You?

"Whoever walks with the wise will become wise; whoever walks with fools will suffer harm." - Proverbs 13:20

 

How often do you think about the company you keep? There's a quote from author Jim Rohn that I've found to be very true when it comes to our circle of friends - "You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with."
We are greatly influenced by those close to us - they affect our way of thinking, our attitudes, our decisions. And for believers, the impact is even deeper - it can affect our ministries and what we can accomplish for God's Kingdom. 

I want to challenge you to strongly consider this: "Who is around me that's helping me to abandon average?"

To keep committed to the "All In" Lifestyle - which rebels against average and mediocrity - you need to surround yourself with friends and peers who can challenge you to grow and bring out the best in you. Evaluate who are your influencers and if they can really help you get to the next level.

The good news is that as part of an amazing church, you now have a built-in community of like-minded people who are all on the same mission to abandon average in their life and ministry!  You are in a team environment, complete with other strong players who will pull you up to your highest level of potential in Christ. 

One of the first things you realize after joining our church is that you are on the same team. You are a part of a community that encourages you to attend church and grow in your faith. They are your teammates - remember the greatest thing you can do is give them a hug and tell them you love them in Christ and to practice the principle of Learn and Return. It's simple - when you learn something, you pass the knowledge along to the others around you so the Kingdom of God can be advanced. 

The enemy has decided to do all he can to trip you up and keep you mired in a life of mediocrity. He doesn't want you to abandon average. He hates the thought of you living our God's vision for your life and for your church.

But with the support and encouragement of other's on the same journey, you will be better able to thwart his attacks and stay passionately engaged in accomplishing the vision God has given you. 

You are Loved!