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Nurturing, Developing, Teaching and Testifying = Mentoring
And they overcame by the Blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.
Rev. 12:11 KVJ
As I think about it, the primary purpose in my developing this blog is to mentor. I'm at the 'tweenie' stage in life where I'm not exactly a newbie, but I'm not old enough to be considered a "mother" of the church. Besides, mentoring should not be based upon chronological age but rather, area of expertise, training and life experiences. Mentoring is actually an extensive testimony of lesson's we've learned. Particularly when we overcome fiery trials - it's not all about us, but for us to be in a position to encourage someone else at a later time.
When the Lord blesses us with skills, experiences, victories and the like, we can't just sit on them -it's our responsibility to Pay It Forward.
I've had some wonderful women who've mentored me and are still doing so today. Along the way I meet new mentors. Who says you can't teach an old (or middle aged) dog new tricks. We all need to attach ourselves to someone who has been there and done that. God forbid that I should ever reach a point in life where I think I know it all.
Split-Second Bible Lesson On Mentoring
The passing of the mantle from the elder prophet, Elijah to his successor Elisha is the description of a mentoring relationship. In Scripture, those with wisdom continually share that wisdom, together with their own experiences, with novices. Naomi schooled her widowed Moabite daughter-in-law in the intricacies of Jewish law so that Ruth could re-marry and become part of the Messiah's lineage (Ruth 3-4). Mordecai shrewdly steered Esther through the treachery of the Persian court to save the lives of God's chosen people (Esther 2-7).
In her older cousin Elizabeth, Mary had a miraculously expectant mentor to coach her during her first trimester of pregnancy (Luke 1:39-56). The apostle Paul gave astute advice, enabling Timothy and Titus to multiply his ministry; and in the Gospels, Jesus illuminated the way for the Twelve, the first of generations of disciples to follow the ultimate Mentor.
Women have a special admonition for mentoring. The older women in the church are challenged to teach or mentor the younger or less experienced women. (Titus 2:1-5). This one-on-one process has also been called "spiritual mothering." Paul described the qualifications for these mentors and set forth what they were to teach. This is a positive and important ministry in the church for women.
Nurturing, Developing, Teaching and Testifying = Mentoring
And they overcame by the Blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.
Rev. 12:11 KVJ
As I think about it, the primary purpose in my developing this blog is to mentor. I'm at the 'tweenie' stage in life where I'm not exactly a newbie, but I'm not old enough to be considered a "mother" of the church. Besides, mentoring should not be based upon chronological age but rather, area of expertise, training and life experiences. Mentoring is actually an extensive testimony of lesson's we've learned. Particularly when we overcome fiery trials - it's not all about us, but for us to be in a position to encourage someone else at a later time.
When the Lord blesses us with skills, experiences, victories and the like, we can't just sit on them -it's our responsibility to Pay It Forward.
I've had some wonderful women who've mentored me and are still doing so today. Along the way I meet new mentors. Who says you can't teach an old (or middle aged) dog new tricks. We all need to attach ourselves to someone who has been there and done that. God forbid that I should ever reach a point in life where I think I know it all.
Split-Second Bible Lesson On Mentoring
The passing of the mantle from the elder prophet, Elijah to his successor Elisha is the description of a mentoring relationship. In Scripture, those with wisdom continually share that wisdom, together with their own experiences, with novices. Naomi schooled her widowed Moabite daughter-in-law in the intricacies of Jewish law so that Ruth could re-marry and become part of the Messiah's lineage (Ruth 3-4). Mordecai shrewdly steered Esther through the treachery of the Persian court to save the lives of God's chosen people (Esther 2-7).
In her older cousin Elizabeth, Mary had a miraculously expectant mentor to coach her during her first trimester of pregnancy (Luke 1:39-56). The apostle Paul gave astute advice, enabling Timothy and Titus to multiply his ministry; and in the Gospels, Jesus illuminated the way for the Twelve, the first of generations of disciples to follow the ultimate Mentor.
Women have a special admonition for mentoring. The older women in the church are challenged to teach or mentor the younger or less experienced women. (Titus 2:1-5). This one-on-one process has also been called "spiritual mothering." Paul described the qualifications for these mentors and set forth what they were to teach. This is a positive and important ministry in the church for women.
