God has been stretching me out of comfort zones for months now. I continue to take steps of obedience trusting Him for the outcome.
I drive to met her, let’s call her M, on a blue sky morning. We are going to get to know one another over a burger. I’ve told her I’m nervous. She encourages me not to be and asks why I’ve signed up to be a mentor.
I explain how our ladies ministry was looking for a place to reach out and someone forwarded a flyer from the program that very day. How our coordinator asked me to check the opportunity out. When I did I learned about the mentor program. God spoke to my heart, He told me I am wise, a good listener, and an encourager. He told me to sign up. So I have obeyed and here we are – sitting across from each other with burgers between us.
I look into her pale blue eyes with golden rays and see the searching. We are all searching, we just do it in different ways. She is searching to get her life on the right path after falling into a deep ditch.
I tell her they have given her a square for a mentor. Married once to husband of 26 years, six children I have taught at home. I like simple quiet things.
We talk for 3 hours, sharing parts of our lives. Finding a job weighs heavy on her mind. We discuss jobs she has held in the past. Would you pray for a door to be opened for M to find the job God has for her?
Would you pray Father God would give me wisdom and encouragement for His daughter?
4 comments:
Yes, Nancy, I will pray for both things you've asked prayer for.
Nancy, I am praying...for you and M. Bless you for stepping out of your comfort zone - you will be blessed.
Nancy, this is fantastic. I can see you nibbling a burger and telling this friend you are a "square." ('Course, if that's true, you're a square with the roundest, most gentle corners I've ever known. ;)
What a great opportunity for the both of you. I'm praying your relationship deepens and grows. God will honor your faithful courage here, my friend.
Praying for you and M dear friend.
Love,
Dianne
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