The first Iron Rose Sister Ministries book written was called Human AND Holy; yet is easy to forget to allow myself to be human. A mentor reminded me of this truth and encouraged me to show my human side and allow others in, to help, to support, and to encourage.
Many look to me as their mentor. What the Holy Spirit inspires me to write on the pages of the Bible study books or leads me to say during the classes I teach can give people the impression that I am some sort of super-Christian. Allow me to remind you that I am not. Far from it.
I make mistakes. I get impatient. I speak without thinking. I care too much about what others think of me. I try to solve things myself instead of taking them to God or asking others to help.
And yet, I know I am not alone.
• There are those who lovingly help point out my faults so that they can be pruned for more effective growth (Eph. 4:15; John 15:2).
• There are those who stand beside me with their shields of faith next to mine as we are attacked by the flaming arrows of spiritual warfare (Eph. 6:10-18).
• There are those who hold up my arms when I am weak in order that God can win the battle (Ex. 17:10-11).
• And therefore, I will boast in my weakness, for when I am weak, He is strong (2 Cor. 12:7-10).
Mentors are not perfect. Mentors are those that show and affirm their human side while striving to model a Christ-like spirit and live by the Spirit, focusing on the I AM (1 Cor. 11:1; Rom. 8:5, 11; Heb. 12:2).
Editing the chapters of the upcoming book, I already AM, has been a timely reminder to focus on the I AM, to renew my belief in YHWH, and to share my testimony of belief with you. Thanks for your prayers!
One final illustration shared by the same mentor during our conversation: When we feel like we are in a boat that is sinking and taking on water, we grab a bucket and start shoveling out water, trying desperately to stay afloat. However, we forget that Jesus is right there in the boat with us.
The I AM is not surprised by anything happening in your life. He is there—He always was, is, and is to come. Call on Him and rejoice in knowing we are not alone. Thank Him for the mentors in your life that remind you of that truth and share those truths with others as we mentor together.
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