Mentoring is a powerful connection between two women of faith. When I was a young woman – new in the faith – several older Christian women came alongside me, giving me a safe space to grapple with challenging situations, sharing
I remember the women who mentored you after your injury and how much it helped you while recovering. I know you are a POWERFUL mentor to those younger women!
Loved reading this! I can remember two women who have been such a blessing to me as mentors! Where would I be without them!!?? This was inspiring and it gets my own wheels spinning. Who could I mentor? And I can see how being a mentor can hold yourself accountable as well!! God is powerful
I was mentored when I first came back into a relationship with God in 1996. It was a huge blessing in my life UNTIL it became a curse for me. That was when my mentor let me know we were NOT friends she was my mentor. I was crushed. She was my first Christian friend and needless to say that event/realization has made it very hard for me to open up to friendships with other Christian women as i find myself waiting for the day they too will let me know we are not friends just like my mentor did. This event is part of my memoir I am writing.
Words cannot describe all that my mentor (spiritual mother) meant to me. Especially having lost my mom to cancer when I was only 21 years old. When Pat passed away a few years ago, I grieved deeply. Yet, I have hope that she and my mom became heavenly friends. And, I so look forward to the reunion! My prayer is that I can have a similar impact on the precious young ladies God has placed in my path to mentor.
I’m sorry such a special woman to you passed away, but I’m so happy to hear she had such a big impact on you. And you have much wisdom and experiences to share with the next generation.
Thanks, Dee! I definitely don’t have all the answers. A desire to really listen and offer encouragement are the most important skills you need to be a mentor! You’d be a great mentor!
I have been mentored and I have been a mentor. Either way it is an incredible blessing!
I remember the women who mentored you after your injury and how much it helped you while recovering. I know you are a POWERFUL mentor to those younger women!
Loved reading this! I can remember two women who have been such a blessing to me as mentors! Where would I be without them!!?? This was inspiring and it gets my own wheels spinning. Who could I mentor? And I can see how being a mentor can hold yourself accountable as well!! God is powerful
I love hearing you’ve been mentored and see the immense value in it! You would be a FABULOUS mentor!
I was mentored when I first came back into a relationship with God in 1996. It was a huge blessing in my life UNTIL it became a curse for me. That was when my mentor let me know we were NOT friends she was my mentor. I was crushed. She was my first Christian friend and needless to say that event/realization has made it very hard for me to open up to friendships with other Christian women as i find myself waiting for the day they too will let me know we are not friends just like my mentor did. This event is part of my memoir I am writing.
Oh no, Teresa. I’m so so sorry. Friendship is an important part of mentoring. I definitely consider the young women I mentor my friends.
I pray you can find healing for your broken heart. And God will place faith filled, loving women in your life who will be true friends to you.
Words cannot describe all that my mentor (spiritual mother) meant to me. Especially having lost my mom to cancer when I was only 21 years old. When Pat passed away a few years ago, I grieved deeply. Yet, I have hope that she and my mom became heavenly friends. And, I so look forward to the reunion! My prayer is that I can have a similar impact on the precious young ladies God has placed in my path to mentor.
I’m sorry such a special woman to you passed away, but I’m so happy to hear she had such a big impact on you. And you have much wisdom and experiences to share with the next generation.
Thank you for talking about this — too often we think we need to have all the answers, when we really need to open our hearts. Great words, Melony!
Thanks, Dee! I definitely don’t have all the answers. A desire to really listen and offer encouragement are the most important skills you need to be a mentor! You’d be a great mentor!