12 Days of Christian Self Examination: Day 6 and Day 7-Who's in Your Inner Circle?

Whom do you see, speak with, and listen to every day, every week, or several times each month?

That's your inner circle. You are influenced by this group of people more than any others.

Do you and your inner circle share beliefs, values, priorities, and life goals?

Are you constantly struggling to be understood by people who seem determined to misunderstand you?

Do you feel responsible for saving those intent on self destruction?

 Do you feel emotionally empowered or emotionally drained by the people you see in your daily life?

Who encourages you when you're feeling sad or unhappy?

Who encourages you to maintain good physical and emotional health and wellness?

Who prays for you and isn't hesitant about letting you know?

Who holds you accountable to consistently live up to your best self?

During the next two days, examine and honestly assess your inner circle. Who must stay? Who needs to go? Pray about this, but don't be afraid to acknowledge some relationships may have lived their span of life. Endless conflict may be a sign of trauma bonding that needs to end. Some relationships deepen with the passage of time; others may not.

Who's in your inner circle?