Critical
Mornings
Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone? A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to- back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
It's essential to have a brother by your side—someone who will both challenge and champion you.
But how do you find that brotherhood? Simple: YOU build it.
Start by inviting other men with a hunger for change to a weekly or bi-weekly meetup. Remember, consistency beats intensity every time.
Share the vision of Critical Mornings: To fight against our own apathy and become more like Jesus, for the sake of others.
Lead with vulnerability, and be approachable. Be there for each other, not just in words, but in real life. This is how true brotherhood is forged.
What is Critical Mornings:
We get together - 3 to 5 men - once a week for coffee.
It's about being honest with each other, no masks.
We talk about the good stuff and the hard stuff, no secrets.
We want to see each other change and grow, becoming the men God created us to be.
How it works:
Quick prayer to start: We invite the Holy Spirit to be with us and help us open up.
Catch up (10-15 mins): Just a quick chat about how the week's been, highs and lows.
Answer these questions (15 mins per person)
What's are you excited about? What are you grateful for?
We take turns sharing something we're excited about - could be anything!
We listen, ask questions, and cheer each other on.
What's weighing on you? Are you hiding anything?
Now we share something we're struggling with - could be a sin, a worry, anything.
No judgment here, just support and prayer.
We might share similar experiences or scripture that helps.
Prayer to close: We thank God, confess anything we need to, and ask for help to keep growing.
The ground rules:
What's said here, stays here.
Be real, even if it's tough.
No hiding stuff, no pretending.
We're all ears. Only give advice if asked.
Give each other grace, we're all on a journey.
This isn't just about talking, it's about transformation with God's help and the support of our brothers.
A few other things:
We can take turns leading or have one guy do it.
Let's pray for each other, throughout the week.
Remember: This is just a starting point, we can tweak it as we go. The main thing is to create a safe place where we can be honest, see real change, and get closer to God.
“In friendship... for a Christian, there are, strictly speaking no chances. A secret master of ceremonies has been at work. Christ, who said to the disciples, ‘Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you,’ can truly say to every group of Christian friends, ‘Ye have not chosen one another but I have chosen you for one another.’ The friendship is not a reward for our discriminating and good taste in finding one another out. It is the instrument by which God reveals to each of us the beauties of others.”