Mentoring

I'm so thankful for my mentors. They set amazing examples of the woman of God that I want to be. They are amazing listeners and they always have a piece of wisdom to pass on to me. And I love it. I am blessed by their example and love. I learn a lot from them. I always tell my godchildren if they need to talk, need someone to listen, or just need to cry to someone, I'm going to be there for them. And even though I'm a whole state away, 500 miles away, I will never not be there for them. I am grateful for my mentors who show me how to mentor. And every time I'm talking to someone, I try to pray and ask God to bless our fellowship and guide my words. Talk to them through me, Lord. And it's so neat to see the results. After a talk, I sometimes think, wow--where did I get that? Oh yeah, thank you Lord.

I just wanted to share a few verses that have been on my heart the last few weeks. They have blessed my soul and quieted my spirit. They all come out of the New Living Translation [NLT].

"Give all your worries

and cares to God,

for he cares about you."

--1 Peter 5:7

"Don't worry about anything;

instead, pray about everything.

Tell God what you need, and thank him

for all he has done.

Then you will experience God's peace,

which exceeds anything we can understand.

His peace will guard your hearts and minds

as you live in Christ Jesus."

--Philippians 4:6-7

"Always be joyful.

NEVER STOP PRAYING.

Be thankful in all circumstances,

for this is God's will for you

who belong to Christ Jesus."

--1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

"Now all glory to God, who is able,

through his mighty power at work within us,

to accomplish infinitely more

than we might ask or think."

--Ephesians 3:20

"Praise God from whom all blessings flow"

-katie