On Sunday the church my family and I attend started a series titled “Life’s A Circus”. It’s about how we, as Christians, need balance in our lives and what we can do to attain this balance. There are several key areas that we’re to figure out how to best “juggle”.
One of these was in the area of our social life and the pastor’s wife suggested that Christians should have a “mentor”. Someone that can help keep them in check or in balance in their daily walk with the Lord. Someone wiser than them, that has already been there and done that and can share their experiences with you so you’re able to learn from them and maybe have slightly fewer “ut ohs” in life. I happen to think that this is a GREAT idea! The only problem is… Where does one go to get this Christian mentor? How is this done?
Before you all jump in to reply and tell me what a silly question that is and that I need look no further than that very church I attend let me say this – It isn’t always that simple.
If it is for you, then I’m thrilled for you! But for some of us, it just isn’t easy at all. Even though I’m not what most people would consider shy, I still find it hard to just walk up to random people and jump straight in to their lives. Like – “Oh hi, hello, my name is ______. It sure is nice to meet ya and ya know… I’ve been interested in finding myself a mentor and since you appear to be older and therefore maybe wiser than myself… how about it?” See… I’m thinking that might not go over too well. Yeah? And yes, we are involved in a “small group”, but they’re either our age, or younger, and aren’t exactly mentor material for us.
So, when you’re in a position like this – How does someone find a mentor? Those of you that happen to run across this post and know about some other ways that obviously are escaping me, please do leave tips and suggestions on how to find a good Christian mentor that can share their hard earned wisdom. Surely, I’m not alone in not being sure exactly how this is done 🙂
At least I hope I’m not the only person on the planet that’s clueless about how this is done… cause that’d be a bit embarrassing.
Pray for one. I had a mentor for about 4 years before I moved. Then God brought along another one about 6 years later. He knew the person I needed and when I was ready to listen to another mentor. What’s really neat now, is that I have a mentor who is older than I am…and now I mentor a young lady who is in college. I never would have pictured that. God is good. And He knows the exact person you need. Keep your eyes and heart open. 🙂
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Awesome idea! Thank you so much for your comment!! 🙂 God bless you and yours always!!!!
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I agree definitely pray – at the time I found my mentor, or I should say God found her for me, I was at this point in my life that I needed direction – I was confused, overwhelmed and so tired. I prayed for help for months and felt as if God was not hearing me. I cried out and prayed then this wonderful lady walked into our office – I knew her off and on for a few years from another job I held and she was actually on the personal board when I was hired at my current job. Anyway…like my dear friend Future….stated…God knew the person I needed and when I needed her. She came into my life just at the time I was ready to listen. I will pray with you and know that person is out there also listening for Gods call for when you are ready – I am excited for you, please keep us informed. Blessings – Patty
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Patty – Thank you so much for the prayers. You have no idea how much that means to me.
One of the things I love about being a close follower of Christ is knowing that He’ll work everything out perfectly for His purpose. Things don’t always happen when we want, or how we want, but we can simply trust Him to know exactly what we need and give it exactly when we need it. It’s a very peaceful place to be, inside of trusting Jesus 🙂
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Amen! That is so true. The peace of Jesus is indeed the peace the surpasses all understanding. Blessings
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