Key Bible Verse: Keep putting into practice all you learned from me and heard from me and saw me doing, and the God of peace will be with you (Philippians 4:9). Bonus Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:5-15

The interesting thing about Dave was how open he was with me, sharing candidly from his own life. He taught me principles he'd discovered through experience. While he was far ahead of me professionally and personally, I learned that he still struggled in areas. Dave's stories showed that he wasn't talking theoretically but was offering insights he knew worked in real life. Often as we met, I'd sit there and think, Man, I hope I can be like Dave one day! Knowing he'd confronted and learned how to deal with challenges of his own gave me hope.

I'll never forget the times we'd meet and I'd tell Dave about my latest problem. He'd lean back in his chair, flash his understanding smile, and exclaim, "Dave, you're in a great position." At first I thought he was crazy. What do you mean—a great position? I'd think. I've got a big problem! But as we talked through each situation, he'd always point me toward a solution. Slowly, through his mentoring, my life started taking a positive turn.

Appreciating how much his help meant in my life, the desire grew in my heart to one day be able to come alongside someone else in the same way.

—David Stoddard in The Heart of Mentoring

My Response: What struggle have I weathered that I could divulge to give someone hope?

Thought to Apply: Christianity is unquestionably a personal experience. It is also unquestionably not a private experience.—WILLIAM BARCLAY (Scottish pastor & writer)

Adapted from The Heart of Mentoring (NavPress, 2003) by permission.

Prayer for the Week

Lord, help me form a relationship with another man that spurs significant growth for both.

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