Christian Mentors

[Jenna]

In my daily life, I have a continual struggle to be better than the example given to me. Each step along the way, I have to do battle with the lifestyle choices that I see my parents, my siblings, even my grandparents, indulging in. So many times it pulls at me, the negative influence. Sometimes I wish that I had the chance to have another Christian couple as mentors for my husband and myself. I can read my bible and ingest the words, and I notice that it isn't always easy to find ways to apply them. Do any of you feel the same way? Do you ever feel the need to be able to walk that hard path and know that if you look ahead, there is a couple who is more experience walking right in front of you, ready with words of encouragement and guidance when needed?

 

 

[jayebrownlee]

During my life I have gone from being strong and steady in my faith to the complete opposite and holding on by a shoestring. I have always found it easiest when I have had other Christians near by. Having a mentor is always a good thing, and something thst my church actively promotes, and lets be honest, it could never be a bad thing!!

 

[carmen]

Yes Genna . I know what you mean. If you look hard though you will find them. We have 4 older christians in our town that I know. 3 women who are great older women of God. They busy themselves with feeding the poor, gardening for the widows, bringing them firer wood, food, clothing and bedding and caring for those who have no support. And they do it so humbly people don't notice in the church. But I have heard what the unbeliever has to say and it's all good. Then we have a dear old man who God has blessed in our families life. He water baptist me and married us. He has so much word that's all that come's out of his mouth. He is so full of wisdom, knowledge and understanding. He has alittle book he carry's with him. Every person that falls away from the church he visit's just to see if they have needs, prayer requests just to say he cares. Not just once or twice but he is like the shepherd who went out and pull back that one sheep. He will arrange food, clothing etc. He minister's to the unsaved too.I have found these people are so busy doing the Lord's work humbly and quietly that they donot draw attention to themselves. They are a fine example they walk the word and don't just speak it. I give God praise for the work he has done in his people.

 

[ZiSunka]

I'd love to have a mentor, too.

I bet if you asked another couple at church that you admire, they'd be glad to fill that role for you.

At the church I used to go to, there were several couples mentoring younger couples. They were just there for them to be able to guide when asked and support when needed.

 

[different_now]

I need a mentor. I grew up knowing very little about Christianity and the Bible. My mentor is my mother-in-law. Whenever I have a question about scripture or daily life I turn to her. If I need a prayer, thats who I turn to. She's wonderful. She helps me to understand. We turn to God and ask together and having that extra support makes it so much easier. And its great to have someone to relate to and talk to as well.

God bless

 

[fieldmouse3]

Lately, I've found myself wanting an older Christian to talk to about things. I wasn't sure if that was an okay attitude to have, since I read something not long ago about how God is supposed to be all we need. If that's the case, I shouldn't need anyone here on Earth to talk to, right? God DID create us to have fellowship with each other, though.

 

[KeepTheFaith15]

i have a a bunch of christian mentors, not couples cause im not married but i have a few who has been around the block and has been there for me to lift me up when i thought my life had had enough.

 

[JohnR7]

Originally posted by Jenna
In my daily life, I have a continual struggle to be better than the example given to me. 

 

Hebrews 11:40-12:1  God having provided something better for us, that they should not be made perfect apart from us. Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

We have our Bible filled with people who set an example for us, and our fellowship is with them. They can become more real to us, then the people here on this message board, because the Holy Spirit can search them out for us. If there is anything we want to know about them, all we have to do is ask.

Also, Jesus is to be our example. But I know what you mean, it is encouraging to see others who are actually living the life God calls us to live.


 


 

 

[AgnusDei]

I have a good Christian foster mom to look up to. She's none other than "Mama" who goes here on Christian Forums! I share things with her that I can't tell anyone else, not even my family. She's a good friend and foster mother.

 

[Gerry]

Originally posted by Jenna
In my daily life, I have a continual struggle to be better than the example given to me. Each step along the way, I have to do battle with the lifestyle choices that I see my parents, my siblings, even my grandparents, indulging in. So many times it pulls at me, the negative influence. Sometimes I wish that I had the chance to have another Christian couple as mentors for my husband and myself. I can read my bible and ingest the words, and I notice that it isn't always easy to find ways to apply them. Do any of you feel the same way? Do you ever feel the need to be able to walk that hard path and know that if you look ahead, there is a couple who is more experience walking right in front of you, ready with words of encouragement and guidance when needed?

 

YES, we ALL feel that need. And one thing I have noticed about you is that you are always filling that role to others. Blessings.