Prayerfully Re-Center Around God
Pondering Point
Continuing a look into Paul’s life, we see him speak of deep connections with Timothy and Titus, both of whom he mentors as “sons” of the faith:
1 Timothy 1:1-2
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, to Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
~ Paul
Titus 1:4
To Titus, my true son in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
~ Paul
How great for Timothy and Titus to have someone take the time and effort to invest in them spiritually! Let’s review our own lives for deep connections of mentors or spiritual parents who invested in us similar to Paul’s role with Timothy and Titus.
Review the Week
Were your parents spiritual mentors to you? Aside from your parents, did anyone else mentor you spiritually, serving as a father or mother in the Christian faith? As an adult, Have you sought out spiritual mentors?
Repent (if necessary)
There is no need to repent of lacking spiritually instructors as a child. It was not something you could control. As adults, we can seek out spiritual mentors on our own. Do you need to repent here?
Return (as necessary)
God likes to put people in families – His family (Psalm 68:6). Embrace God’s heart in this way and seek out a “family” with spiritual leaders who will invest in your spiritual growth as a follower of Jesus.
Prayer
God the Father, I know that You have a special place for me in Your family. Help me find the connections You desire for me – with spiritual mentors, peers, and those I can be a mentor to as well. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
This is the fourth week of the Micro-Group lessons.
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