Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
“There was a man all alone; he had neither son nor brother. There was no end to his toil, yet his eyes were not content with his wealth. “For whom am I toiling,” he asked, “and why am I depriving myself of enjoyment?” This too is meaningless— a miserable business! 9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. 10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. 11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? 12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:8-12
**Interdependence begins with understanding LOVE
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” I Corinthians 13:4-7
**We learn to live and love interdependently first from our FAMILY
A Family is not:
A business
A boot camp
A laboratory
A Family is a GARDEN where parents/caregivers help children grow by keeping them safe to teach them:
What to do with their feelings
How to handle conflict
How to handle loss
What values matter most
How to develop good habits
How to solve problems
How to love and serve God
How to love and serve others
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” I Corinthians 13:4-7
Love is Patient
We live it out by spending time with others
We limit it when we are hurried and rushed with others
We lose it when we are won’t wait on each other
Love is Kind
We live it out when we care about what others need
We limit it when we forget to meet each other’s need
We lose it when we ignore each other’s needs
Love is Trust
We live it out when we have faith and confidence in others
We limit it when we doubt others
We lose it when we stop trusting others
Love is Giving
We live it out when we share
We limit it when we exchange
We lose it when we just take
“The Flex Factor” Sermon Series will teach you:
- How to set boundaries, limits, and expectations in your relationship with yourself and others.
- Work through your feelings of discomfort and guilt about setting and maintaining boundaries in your life.
- Understand what prevents you from advocating for yourself with others.
- Improve the way you communicate your boundaries.
- How to develop healthy relationships with others and protect your heart from unsafe people.
- Learn how God and His Spirit helps us to set boundaries and live the abundant life He has promised.
- And much more….
