Do I Have a Mentor?
08/19/2010 Leave a Comment
Just a few thoughts: I would have never made it through the more challenging times of my life without the support of those close to me. We have all been in the place where we just needed to hear an encouraging word or maybe we needed to be slapped in the face with truth. The challenge comes with defining who “has the right” to speak into our lives. Who do we trust to be honest with us? Who do we look up to and strive to emulate? So, ask yourself! Do I have a Mentor?
We were formed by God to cultivate and thrive in great relationships. So, why are relationships difficult? Well, allowing someone complete access into “who we really are” can be a daunting task. It’s not always easy to open ourselves up for the “approval of others”. I mean, that’s what we all want right? We have a thing on the inside that desires approval. There’s nothing wrong with that…as long as the “approval thing” doesn’t take the lead. There must also be “thing for truth” and a “thing to be yourself” that keeps the “approval thing” in it’s place.
So, in all of that, having a mentor helps keep everything in focus. We should be challenged to be bigger than ourselves! The oversight and influence of a mentor helps us more effectively enter the “world conversation”. Our relevance is broadened and at the same time defined. So, a few questions. Do you have a mentor? If so, how have they influenced or helped you? Secondly, are you currently mentoring someone? If not, why?
Thanks for your thoughts!

