Real friendships are not accidents. The people crossing your path day after day might very well be divine appointments. Of course, the enemy can bring negative relationships across your path as well. But in the destiny God has called us to pursue, he will bring you the ones you need to serve as a needed resource and assist in completing God’s work.

Scripture References: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, 1 Peter 2:5, Proverbs 27:17, Proverbs 17:17, Matthew 18:19-20, Romans 16:1-2

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From Series: "Living Stones: The Significance of Community"

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