The Mentoring Manifesto, Vol. 57: Living with Intentionality
I’m sure many of you own a dog or have at some point. Our dogs are the best, they’re always there for us and always bring a smile to our faces. But they aren’t always the most intentional.
Think about letting your dog out to take care of business. They may walk a few feet, sniff, change direction and then relieve themselves. Next thing you know, they’re sniffing again and off to find a new spot. You can call them, but never interrupt them. They’re off on a totally unplanned adventure determined not by any thought or plan, but by the next whiff of something desirable that comes their way.
Many of us today live our lives that way. We go wherever our “nose” takes us. Our direction is determined by whatever feels the best, pays the best, looks the best on our resume, or seems the best to our friends.
But just like our canine friends, we need someone who’ll come after us when we get lost. Someone to hold us back from things that can hurt us. And someone to lead us to the things that will truly satisfy us and give our lives meaning.
The ultimate example of this is our Heavenly Father. But sometimes, we also need someone who can literally walk beside us, guiding our steps, loving us, protecting us, and showing us how to be intentional.
Mentors, this is part of the role you fill for your mentees. Serving as the embodiment of the Christian life for your mentees, pointing them in the right direction and lovingly correcting them when they wander off the path. The resources below will help you and your mentees unpack what it means to live intentionally.
LIVING AN INTENTIONAL LIFE
THE PERSON YOU MUST HIRE TO GROW
Breathe New Life Into Your Discipleship
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