7 Foundations for Flourishing

The Relational Compass

The Rite of Passage: Looking at the “childish things” Paul mentions, which relational habit are you currently struggling to “put away” (e.g., the need to always be right, blaming others, or seeking security in people rather than God)?
The Muscle of Gratitude: If you were to look through a “clean lens” today, what is one “good thing” in your life that you have become so accustomed to that you’ve stopped being grateful for it?
The Vertical Alignment: On a scale of 1–10, how much of your relational energy is coming from a “desperate need to be filled” versus a “secure overflow” of God’s love?

Intellectual Humility: We discussed the difference between “what is right” and “being right.” Why is it so difficult to admit that our personal preferences aren’t “moral absolutes”?
The Forgiveness Economy: How does a “culture of grace” change the atmosphere of a home or a church compared to a culture that “demands its pound of flesh”?
The Plumbing of Communication: What are some “contaminants” (like sarcasm, silence, or harsh tones) that tend to clog the pipes of communication in our modern relationships?

Intentional Empathy: What is one area of my life or interest that you’d like me to be more “interested” in or “witness through your prism”?
The Relational Compass: Which of the seven foundations do we currently do well as a unit, and which one feels like it needs a little more “muscle” development right now?
James 1:22 Action Step: What is one practical “grown-up” action we can take this week to apply the foundation of Graciousness to a recent friction point?

Foundation	Core Concept	The Goal
1. Spiritual Vitality	Love God	Vertical alignment / The Source
2. Intentional Empathy	Love People	Overcoming self-absorption
3. Secure Identity	Love Yourself	Vulnerability without fear
4. Radical Gratitude	Embrace Thankfulness	Choosing a healthy lens
5. Intellectual Humility	Love Truth	“What is right” over “being right”
6. Relational Wisdom	Communicate	Keeping the plumbing clear
7. Graciousness	Forgive	A robust “forgiveness economy”