Seeking Guidance?

*just woke up*

There's something that's been nagging at my mind for some time now. Something that I used to mention then it died down.

 I'm finding for mentors.

A few years ago I read about the practice of mentoring in certain youth groups in U.S and how it impacted the lives of the youth, and also how the kindness and patience of mentors were passed on when a grateful youth starts to influence the lives of those younger than them after being guided for some time. Then, I read about it again in some old CCG material for church use, and I was like 'This is so cool, why not practice it?"

Then came the thought "But this started in the West. As an Asian (Malaysian to be exact), with a different culture and etc., can this even work over here? Is it needed here or relevant? "

After some time, I noticed that the practice of the elder guiding the younger, as well as mutual encouragement and accountability, is indirectly already in practice--in both my family and my church family as well. It just was not 'official' or 'exclusive', and personally I think making it a 1 to 1 thing has its risks. Previous dependencies on people make me doubt about these kind of close friendships; as much as I want to hear honest assessments of my weaknesses and how my walk with God is, and later be prepared for the big adult world (which is good), I don't want to put people on pedestals, again...and let my life be controlled by how other people think. At the same time, I also have a responsibility to take care and help others who are in need, and to become that I need to come to the end of myself, meaning that with God's help I stop worrying so much and rest.

Right now I'm to do a study on the attributes of God, and how knowing Him corrects my human, super limited perception of God, my worth, and love. :) And I pray that wise & humble mentors will be in my life soon so that I can learn from them.

ps: I'm so done with the title labels. It's so not me! ;)

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