Mentoring
2 Timothy 2:2
You have heard me teach many things that have been confirmed by many witnesses. Teach these great truths to trustworthy people who are able to pass them on to others.
"In the union of divine purpose and human frailty, God shapes us into the likeness of his Son. He uses people to stretch us, to encourage us, and to lend accountabiliy. A friend older in the faith can see possibilities in us where we see only ineffectual lines on a sheet of paper. Progress in the Christian life comes when we risk relationships with fellow believers who help us bring the picture into fuller dimension.
The apostle Paul knew that. The New Testament letters to Timothy reflect the elder-brotherly concern Paul felt for his young friend. He invested in Timothy, just as he knew Timothy would in turn do for others. The risk was worth it for Paul. It's worth it for us to seek mentors and to be mentors. "
Randal C. Working
Reflection:
Who mentors me? What, if anything, makes me hesitate to risk mentoring another?
Prayer:
Dear God, you have made yourself more real to me through the investment of others in my life. Provide people who will shape me more into your likeness, and lead me to others for whom I can make a difference.
You have heard me teach many things that have been confirmed by many witnesses. Teach these great truths to trustworthy people who are able to pass them on to others.
"In the union of divine purpose and human frailty, God shapes us into the likeness of his Son. He uses people to stretch us, to encourage us, and to lend accountabiliy. A friend older in the faith can see possibilities in us where we see only ineffectual lines on a sheet of paper. Progress in the Christian life comes when we risk relationships with fellow believers who help us bring the picture into fuller dimension.
The apostle Paul knew that. The New Testament letters to Timothy reflect the elder-brotherly concern Paul felt for his young friend. He invested in Timothy, just as he knew Timothy would in turn do for others. The risk was worth it for Paul. It's worth it for us to seek mentors and to be mentors. "
Randal C. Working
Reflection:
Who mentors me? What, if anything, makes me hesitate to risk mentoring another?
Prayer:
Dear God, you have made yourself more real to me through the investment of others in my life. Provide people who will shape me more into your likeness, and lead me to others for whom I can make a difference.
posted by Will at 2:16 PM
3 Comments:
Will,
I totally agree that mentoring is a necessity in every christian's life. Everyone needs at least one Paul and one Timothy in their lives, and don't forget about Barnabus. We need support from others on our own level, too ;)
exactly, accountability. All in all, the church provides many great resources in the form of willing brothers and sisters. And even if we aren't the "personal" disciple or accountability partner of an individual we can always affect others by the example we demonstrate. Convicting in and of itself.
Hey Will, I missed seeing you in Denver this last week. Bummer. Maybe next time.
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