To experience meaning in life, God invites you to
Connect deeply with other believers

Do you ever feel alone or wish your friends were more real with you? You are not alone. Most relationships today are superficial at best and lack the openness that builds healthy friendships.  While it is easy to blame others for this, blaming will get you no where. Consider looking in a mirror and digging into God's Word for help in nurturing healthy relationships.

In Mat. 22, Jesus revealed the two most important things for us to do: love God and love others. Even when people are hard to love, God invites us to take a different path: to be patient, kind, not envious, not boastful, not proud, not rude, not self-seeking, not easily angered, not keeping any record of wrongs, not delighting in evil, rejoicing in the truth, protecting, trusting, hoping, and persevering. (1 Cor. 13)  Consider these commitments to nurture love in your relationships.

6 COMMITMENTS TO EXPERIENCE JOY IN CONNECTING
(Romans 12:9-18)

Encourage Authenticity
¹⁰Love each other with genuine affection,
Expect to Enjoy Others
^[10b] and take delight in honoring each other.
¹⁶ Don't try to act important, but enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don't think you know it all!
Express Love Tangibly
⁹Don't just pretend that you love others. Really love them. …¹³When God's children are in need, be the one to help them out. And get into the habit of inviting guests home for dinner or, if they need lodging, for the night.
Envelope Others in Prayer  
¹⁴If people persecute you because you are a Christian, don't curse them; pray that God will bless them.
Experience life together
¹⁵When others are happy, be happy with them. If they are sad, share their sorrow.
Eradicate Discord
¹⁶Live in harmony with each other. ¹⁷Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. ¹⁸Do your part to live in peace with everyone, as much as possible.