3 Questions You Should Regularly Ask Your Friends

I believe that my generation is one that desires honesty. We desire to know how you're really thinking/doing/feeling/sleeping at night... okay that's creepy... but you get the picture.

I've come up with three questions every friend should ask their friends.


1. What Area of Life Do You Not Want Me to Ask About?

I stole this question from a speaker named Dave Bennett who stole it from a friend of his. This is the end-all full life-check question. This is where you'll be vulnerable for growth's sake. You open yourself up for someone else to speak truth.

2. How's Your Relationship with Jesus?

This is a tough question to ask and it can be worded in different ways. Whether you are a believer or a non-believer, this is still a vital question. A relationship with Jesus is the most important and life-giving relationship a person can have. Why wouldn't you ask somebody about it? (Future blog post)

3. How Can I Pray for You?

"Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results." 

-James, thought to be the brother of Jesus

When we pray for each other, we are connecting our hearts with God's and those we are praying for. We care for their struggles and we celebrate with their victories. God designed us to live this life in community; praying for each other enhances community in a heart-shaping way. 

Accountability, man-talk, girl-time, heart-to-heart, however you want to label this, the truth is the same. We need to be caring for each other in a way that makes us bold enough to ask these tough questions. You will see your friendships grow as a result of regularly asking and honestly answering these questions. 

How has your life been shaped by questions others have asked? What question have you used to help your friends grow?