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.
A lot of the problems we get into in life come because we are searching for love—often in all the wrong places.
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.