Tuesday Teaser for 10/1

Hello girls! I hope everyone has been giving some thought to real loyalty this week. How many have written that vow? (See previous post) The next lesson will have us addressing some difficult topics, especially for those of us who like to wear masks and participate in foyer friendship. Since you have the books I hope you will read the verses to prepare your thoughts (1Sam18:1-9, Pr 17:17, 18:24, 27:5, & Eccl 4:9-12).

Let's come prepared to talk about intimacy/openness in our relationships. We often ascribe the word to a marital relationship but it has so much more to it! I want us to think of how we can grow this quality in families, friends, and particularly in our fellowship here at Farragut. We know authenticity when we see it, perhaps because it is so rare. To be intimate we must be willing to wade into new situations and perhaps come away a bit more mucky.

Ecclesiastes is full of wisdom, even when harshly stated. But the author notes how difficult it is to break the strands bound together. Think of the "intimacy" of the strands of a rope. They are wound around each other over and over, but their strength is greater than the individual by far. God calls us to that level of closeness in His family.

See you tomorrow!