The Bible is full of people who have learned from God how to be friends that understand, connect with, admire, challenge, and love each other.
Asking God for self-discipline won’t amount to much if your motive is not to love others.
Motivation to build relationships happens when we are moved by God’s love and have the courage to face our fears.
By digging down deep, we start the process toward having a faith in God that is not easily shaken. However, depth takes work. It is not a personality trait or a natural talent, but rather a skill that must be worked at and developed over time.
