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who makes you stronger?


Who makes you a better and stronger person?


That is a question that we all have to answer and is vitally important to our lives.  Spend time with those people.  Listen to those people.  On the other side, stay away from those who are toxic, rob from you, bring you down and who lead you in the wrong direction.


I love Proverbs.  One of my mentors, Pastor Johnny Hunt, said something about this book almost 30 years ago that stuck with me, and I have shared 100’s of times since.


Proverbs has 31 chapters.  Many months have 31 days.  Read one chapter of Proverbs a day because we need the wisdom of God.


Proverbs 27:17  NLT  

As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.


There are many people in my life who make me a better and stronger person.  Friends.  Fellow pastors.  Family members.  Partners in ministry and serving others.  And more.  I am thinking of many of them today.  I could call several by name.


But who are yours?  Who are the people who make you stronger and better?  Spend time with them, and thank them for how they impact your life.


Finally, pray for the ministry at Martinsville Speedway this weekend.  I have already had many conversations with race fans.  Some have been christians and others are not.  But my prayer is that I am giving away hope and light, helping people be stronger just because I show up.  Our raceway ministry team is showing up, serving well and sharing Jesus.


Who makes you a better and stronger person?  Here is a reminder …


Matthew 7:12  NLT  

Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.

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