Going Deeper in “Winning at Relationships?”
Read the following a few times:
Heb 13:1-7; 1 Cor 13:4-7; 1 Pet 4:8; Matt 6:19-21; Phil 4:11-13
Reflect on the following:
1. What does it look like to “win” at relationships in God’s eyes?
2. How does honoring marriage (even if you're not married) reflect your values and faith?
3. Why is faithfulness such a crucial part of long-term relationships and friendships?
4. What does it mean to honor others in your words, time, and presence?
5. What relational habits build trust and emotional safety?
6. How do you recover and grow from broken relationships without becoming bitter or closed off?
7. Why is love of money so dangerous to our spiritual and emotional health?
8. What’s the difference between working hard for success and becoming obsessed with wealth?
9. What role does gratitude play in overcoming comparison and financial stress?
10. In what ways does trusting God with your finances lead to peace and freedom?
11. How can generosity heal our relationship with money and strengthen our ties with others?
Challenges
1. Spend intentional time this week praying for your spouse, future spouse, or close relationships. Ask God to help you honor those relationships with your words, actions, and choices.
2. List 10 things you already have—relationships, resources, or experiences—and give thanks to God for them each day this week. Refuse to complain or compare.
3. Choose one thing you’ve been tempted to buy out of desire rather than need. Instead of purchasing it, give a small gift to someone else or donate the money