Today You’re Evaluating Your CIRCLE
and yourself.


“They” say that the five people you surround yourself with significantly impact your life—but it goes beyond that inner ring.

Throughout life, we have choices about whom to be around, and those people shape us more than we sometimes realize.

There are individuals who lift you up, encourage you, shoot you straight, share wisdom, guide, and love you. And then… there are those who drain you, belittle you, keep you on their comfort-zone level, or exhibit bad habits that you might eventually adopt.

🫂Proverbs 27 is the “Inner Circle and Beyond” chapter.

Think about it:

Partner/Spouse
Close Friends
Business Network

These are all integral components of the architecture of your DESTINY. They shape your character, decisions, reputation, and legacy.

🟢WHO’S SHARPENING YOU?
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
Do your people challenge you, or are you stuck with people-pleasers and drainers? You want companions who inspire you to be your best self, not those who enable your bad habits. This is especially crucial in your romantic partnership—are you both helping each other stay aligned with God’s purpose? Are you growth-oriented, demanding more from each other when you’re not at your best? The choice of your partner can make or break your path.

🟢AVOID TOXICITY
“Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person.”
Negativity is contagious, seeping into your spirit like a slow poison. It manifests in your thoughts and actions, creating barriers to your purpose. You need family, friends, and colleagues who INSPIRE and energize you, not exhaust you. Surround yourself with those who uplift your faith and ambition.

🟢IGNORANCE COSTS, TRUE CARE THRIVES
“The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.”
“Wounds from a friend can be trusted.”
Seek relationships that don’t gloss over your concerns but instead confront them. You need people willing to have those raw, real conversations—even if they sting—because that’s part of genuine love. Growth often comes from discomfort.

🟢LOYALTY vs. CONVENIENCE
“Do not forsake your friend or a friend of your family.”
In a world rife with superficial connections, you want those who will stand by you through thick and thin—just like God stands by us in our trials. Loyalty means showing up when it’s hard, not just when it’s convenient.

Now, here’s what I want you to ask yourself:

✅Are YOU being that person for your circle?

✅Is your partner and your close relationships truly sharpening you?

✅Do you need to spring clean some relationships that are driving you away from your purpose and God?

✅Are you evaluating your business connections accurately?

Remember, your circle isn’t just a reflection of who you are but also a powerful influence on who you can become. Choose wisely and align your relationships with the path God has laid out for you.
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