It's hard to imagine that only 5 years ago around this time I began my first job, working for only 5 dollars a day. It wasn't even minimum wage but I didn't care!
I started working there and soon became good friends with my boss who at that time, was my teacher in 8th grade. It was probably a year or two into working for him that we became really close friends.
As years passed he became a fatherly mentor to me, instructing me in different areas of my life.
Though unfamiliar as he may be to mentoring, he knew how to give time.
Because of the time he took to invest in my life and his willingness to let God use him, my life has changed in so many ways.
In the recent years God has opened my eyes to the need for mentors in the church today.
If you find yourself in need of a mentor don't be afraid to seek one out!
Don't limit your self to one resource, your church for example. I found mine in a way more consirvative church, a resource hard to believe knowing the church.
If you find yourself wishing to make a difference in the life of anther person, be a mentor!
Sometimes the best way to show someone you want to mentor them is by spending time with them. Invite them over to help with a small project or go out for coffee with the person.
As you spend time together God will open up oppritunites to give advice and show godly wisdom to your mentoree.
Mentoring is a serious responsibility and not to be taken lightly. But if you don't feel qualified remember, God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called!
Are you ready to help change someone's life?
Thanks so much to Daniel Shaum for his impact on my life! I will never be the same!
Below: My mentor Daniel kayaking with me this past summer.
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