My husband and I have developed a routine each morning before we head off to work. We take 10-15 minutes to read a a daily devotional and pray together. This morning, the day after our mentor luncheon, I was blown away by the title of the April 18 devotional--What's Next?
The scripture reference, Philippians 3:7-16, really affirms what we, as mentors, want to help our clients understand and embrace. And here's what the devotional (Our Daily Bread 2012 Devotional Collection) said:
...the apostle Paul...knew that...he could either fixate on the past, with its failures, disappointments, struggles and disputes, or he could learn from those things and move on to "what's next."
I guess I need to give Kim Spangler credit for being prophetic when she asked me to develop the topic What's Next? for mentors at the meeting. So in addition to what's on the hand-out explaining what you can expect as you get mentoring assignments, keep in mind that the What's Next? for clients is to move through what's happened in the past and keep their eye on the future.
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Laurie Grathen
Thanks Laurie! I think this going to be a great addition to all the other tools that are in place to help us succeed as mentors.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Khola
Khola, you're right on top of this...thanks for looking at it and commenting so quickly.
DeleteJust trying this out per Kim's suggestion, Laurie -- Good on ya (as the Aussies would say!) for get this up and running so quickly. You rock!
ReplyDeleteMarsha Schoeneman
You're as fast I was last night, Marsha. Thanks for checking this out so quickly.
DeleteThank you Laurie for choosing a 'non-complicated' version. not that I cant figure IT stuff out - just dont want to! smile! this will be a great way to stay in touch and get to know each other more.
ReplyDeleteI was reading this week in Acts 27 - Paul headed to Rome and encountered shipwreck. I found new insights to this scripture. vs 13 says 'Gentle south wind begin to blow, they thought they had obtained what they wanted'. Then vs 14 says' Before long, a wind of Hurricane force'. Doesnt this describe our life to a 'T'? sometimes? We're head strong and obtained what we think we want only to get caught by a wind so strong it takes us under. check it out - Acts 27 - and see what you think. Blessings to you! jro
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