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For every Highlight Real you see, there is a behind the scenes that you don\\u2019t.\\xa0

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)

Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, \\u201cLord, save us! We\\u2019re going to drown!\\u201d He replied, \\u201cYou of little faith, why are you so afraid?\\u201d Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. The men were amazed and asked, \\u201cWhat kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!\\u201d Matt 8:23-27 (NIV)

What does it take to have health Godly friendships?

1. You need People who are going in the same direction as you

Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. Matt 8:23-24 (NIV)\\xa0

That day when evening came, he said to his disciples,\\xa0\\u201cLet us go over to the other side.\\u201d\\xa0Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat.\\xa0There were also other boats with him.\\xa0A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped.\\xa0Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. Mark 4:35-41 (NIV)

Walk with the wise and become wise,\\xa0for a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20 (NIV)

2. People who aren\\u2019t afraid to challenge you

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 (NIV)\\xa0

3. People who know how to suffer with you

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. 1 Peter 5:8-9 (NIV)

4. People who will always point you to Jesus

That day when evening came, he said to his disciples,\\xa0\\u201cLet us go over to the other side.\\u201d\\xa0Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat.\\xa0There were also other boats with him.\\xa0A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped.\\xa0Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, \\u201cTeacher, don\\u2019t you care if we drown?\\u201d Mark 4:35-41 (NIV)

He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves,\\xa0\\u201cQuiet! Be still!\\u201d\\xa0Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. Mark 4:35-41 (NIV)

He said to his disciples,\\xa0\\u201cWhy are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?\\u201d Mark 4:35-41 (NIV)

They were terrified and asked each other, \\u201cWho is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!\\u201d Mark 4:35-41 (NIV)\\xa0

Who\\u2019s in your boat? Who are you doing life with?

For every Highlight Real you see, there is a behind the scenes that you don\\u2019t.