How To Disciple Someone and Nurture Their Faith
“Now you’re my mentor,” she said to me as we sat in the Chick-Fil-A drive through. It was sudden, unexpected and four of the greatest words I’ve ever heard in my life. Our relationship began with babysitting and for at least two years we only made small talk. I am not even sure if I had ever even prayed for her before. Then, her life dramatically changed, and I felt compelled to see how she was doing one Friday night.
We talked and it didn’t take long to realize the timing of my phone call was divinely inspired. She needed a friend, a listening ear, and a sounding board. These were all things I could do. And as I listened, I marveled at God’s strategic intervention. I could not only relate to the experiences she shared, I had life lessons to offer. God had given me the right words to say at the exact right time.
Through a simple act of obedience, he brought a relationship into my life that I didn’t know I needed. In a short time, this relationship has grown my faith and strengthened my commitment to disciple younger women. If you sense that God is leading you to impact the life of a woman in a similar way, below I am offering a few helpful suggestions that I have gleaned from my own discipleship relationship.
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