Develop Your Inner Circle

“He did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James and John the brother of James.” – Mark 5:37 Yesterday, I talked about the importance of surrounding yourself with people who will enhance your life and not hinder your progress. I want to emphasize today that your inner circle matters. Our lives are full of so many people we meet, spend time with, and do activities with. At some point, we have to understand that not only do we need to value these relationships, but we also need to think about who is influencing our lives. One thing is for sure: If you show me your closest friends, I will show you your future. The Bible says in Proverbs 27:17, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” But I believe the opposite is also true in that negative and dull influences can dull another.  Back in my teens,