Find Your Lifeline
We live in an angry world. It is getting harder and harder to be a Christian in our society. This is why it is so vital to have a core group of people to whom we are accountable. We need people to pray with us and for us, those who will love us, and disciple us. You know why? Because Satan knows humanity. He knows we need friends. One of his tactics is to deceive Christians with a lie wrapped up in a little bit of truth. He adds comfort and familiarity to disguise danger.
Do you know what happens if you don’t have that core group of Christian friends? Where do you turn without those friends to pray with and for you and that will speak truth into your life? What if, instead, you have friends that are not grounded in God’s truths? They can’t decipher Satan’s lies. They won’t make the same decisions as those convicted of the Holy Spirit. Ultimately, they could lead you down the wrong path.
As Christians, we are meant to build each other up, to strengthen each other. Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another (Proverbs 27:17). It is essential that we plug into the church and surround ourselves with believers. We were designed to be part of a body, each with our own individual talents to work together for the purpose of advancing God’s kingdom. We plug in, get charged and fed and then go out into the world and be the light unto the darkness. It’s crucial. This world has a way of draining you, no matter how intentional you are. This isn’t our home. We fight a spiritual warfare every day. Life is just exhausting – period.
So here’s the challenge. Just like an alcoholic or an addict has to completely change the people they associate with, I challenge you to take a look at your life and the people you do life with and see if you need an overhaul.
Second, do you have at least one powerhouse believer that can mentor you? Are your friends seeking Christ or seeking the world? Literally look at this as though your life before Christ is your ‘addiction’. That flesh, those desires will be a battle every day. You will have to be intentional every day seeking God, battling in prayer so that your spirit rises up and seeks out the desires of God’s heart. It’s not an easy battle. Satan makes sin appear fun and hides the consequences. No addict sees beyond the high. They can’t see how it will rip their families apart, steal their life, and drag them down a long dark road of despair. But having a person that loves you intentionally and will call you out of that sin and push you towards Jesus? That person will be there to remind you, to keep you on track, and to pray for you each step of the way. He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will suffer harm (Proverbs 13:20).
Today’s Challenge: Consider the verses above. Do you need to re-evaluate your social circle? Do you have a Christian mentor or friend who will be your lifeline? Review yesterday’s lists. Is there a person on that list who could be your lifeline? Most likely, they would be thrilled to help you draw closer to Jesus. Continue to pray and seek God as you answer these questions.
Forty Days of Faithful 
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