You Got A Friend in Me – Day 3: Want Better for Them
Hey friend,
Today's truth is simple and hard: if you do not want the best for another person, you are not ready to mentor them.
Scripture of the Day
"Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father."
John 14:12 (NIV)
Jesus said something remarkable to His disciples. He told them they would do even greater things than He had done. A healthy mentor wants exactly that for the people they pour into.
If you do not want the people you invest in to do better than you, you are not looking for mentees. You are looking for pawns. Real mentoring celebrates when someone goes further, faster, or higher than you ever did. Jesus modeled this, and Elijah did too when he handed his work to Elisha.
Reflection Question
Is there anyone you have trouble cheering on because they are surpassing you? Ask God to replace any envy with real joy for their success.
Prayer
Jesus, You wanted Your followers to do greater things than You did. Teach me to want the best for the people around me, even when it costs me the spotlight. Amen.
In His grace,
The Brook Miami
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