You may have noticed there hasn’t been an AHW Newsletter for the past two months. My husband Dave had his second knee replacement on March 9th and I knew from the first one, that I would be quite busy as caregiver for a couple of months so I took a writing sabbatical. But I’m back now and Dave is doing great!
While Dave was recovering, I was thrilled to receive orders from a number of churches for Mentor and Mentee Handbooks, which assured me that many churches are starting or continuing a Woman to Woman Mentoring Ministry for the women in their church. If ever we needed to be in mentoring relationships, it’s now as we watch world events escalating in ways we never could’ve imagined. I’m sure that many women who are young in their faith are seeking encouragement from God’s Word and from mentors who’ve enjoyed the Lord walking right beside them through many life experiences.
I’m always surprised when another woman tells me that I’m mentoring her even though we’re not in a formal M&M relationship. What she’s saying is that she’s watching the way I live and do life, which can be a little intimidating, but is actually the way the Lord wants every Christian to live. Paul said in 1 Corinthians 11:1 “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” We’re not perfect by any means but Christ is, so if we’re following Christ’s lead, we should welcome others following us. That’s mentoring!
In Romans 15:2 (NLT), Paul reiterated that, “We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord.” Helping others live the Christian life in a world that’s becoming increasingly hostile to Christianity is every believer’s job description.
Even though we’re going into summer months and people will be taking vacations, God never takes a vacation! It’s vital that we stay involved in our church and mentoring/spiritual relationships year round! Jesus could take His church home at any time and we all know people who aren’t ready for His return. Our constant prayer should be asking God how He wants to use us to help others develop a relationship with Jesus that equips them to live righteously in this world and prepares them for eternity in heaven.
How about making a list right now of the people in your life who need to know Jesus. Now a list of those believers you know who are young in their faith and need to mature spiritually. Ask God how He wants to use you in their life, and then ask Him to give you the courage, words, actions, and opportunities to work with Him in bringing another soul into His Kingdom.
While you’re planning trips, vacations, and fun activities this summer, make a plan to serve the Lord wherever He places you!
But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15
Have a Blessed and fruitful summer!
About His Work with You,
Janet
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