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    How to Select the Right Friends

    Stacie Wood | October 22, 2023

    Pastor Stacie Wood concluded ‘The Lost Art of Friendship’ series with an empowering message on using discernment in our friendships.

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    Message Action Plan

    Scriptures Used

    Proverbs 13:20; 1 Kings 12:1–2; 1 Kings 12:3–7; 1 Kings 12:8–11; 1 Kings 12:12–15a

    Change is a team sport.

     

    Our tribe shapes our trajectory.

     

    What is IN other people can get ON us.

     

    Bad advice leads to unwanted results.

     

    ACTION PLAN: If you find yourself seeking advice this week, pray in advance asking God for the wisdom to discern good vs. bad advice.  

     

    How do you get the right tribe?

    Tool: The Table Test

    Reflection Questions:

    Who is currently seated at my table?

    Who do I need to invite to join?

    Who do I need to invite to leave?

     

    ACTION PLAN: Spend some time with this reflection exercise. Pray through these questions and then answer them in your mind or in a notebook. Next to each name you write down, also write down how you plan on taking an action step out of this exercise.

    ACTION PLAN: If you do not currently have a small group, click here to learn more about starting or joining a Saddleback small group. 

    Diving Deeper: Listen to Episode 5 - Discern of the Rediscovering the Lost Art of Friendship podcast featuring a conversation with Celebrate Recovery Pastor Meaghan Grider.  

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    More from this series

    The Lost Art of Friendship
    September 24 - October 22, 2023
    • How to Select the Right Friends
      October 22, 2023
    • Truth Tellers
      October 15, 2023
    • Surprising Friendships
      October 8, 2023
    • Investing in Your Friendships: How to Invest With Wisdom
      October 1, 2023
    • Forming Friendships Like Jesus
      September 24, 2023
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