I believe that mentoring is the key to a great life. Titus 2 encourages older people (or more mature) to help, teach and guide younger (or less mature) people. I believe that it is important to have a mentor and be a mentor when the opportunity arises.
I have been extremely blessed in my life to have men and women of God who have taught me, guided me and loved me through some yucky stuff. God has faithfully brought people into my life at every move and every step to show me what it looks like to live a righteous life and to trust Him.
At Indiana Wesleyan, Tamara poured into my life. When beginning ministry Karen and Kayc made sure I was okay. While working at the YMCA, Lindsey challenged my ideas of salvation and wholeness. And now, in what I feel like is my most difficult season (last 2 years or so) I look at my life and it is filled with people who are always ready to step in and help. Dawn is always there for me at every turn, through every bump in the road, even in the midst of her own stuff she continually comes by my side to remind me that I am not in this alone. She also reminds me of who I truly am. She loves me when I cannot love myself and she fights for me when I have given up. Amy challenges my ideas of grace and failure. Shawn and Michelle open their house to me when I need some breathing space. Reba always has an encouraging word. Susie is always available for a good rant... numerous people from church, who don't even know me, are praying for me
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