In the next six posts I thought we could dissect what it takes to be a mentor. 

Heart for Jesus is a primary foundation to being a great mentor!  But what does a heart for Jesus really mean? 
Definition: 

  • A true love (interest and obedience) and passion for Christ.
  • Thriving currently in walk with Christ.

How to Prepare:

  • Do a spiritual love and passion inventory – be honest about your current walk with God.
  • Would you want to duplicate your current spiritual walk into your mentee?
  • Do you have guides in place that will keep you spiritually vibrant?
  • Have you been vibrant over the last year without this discipleship process?
  • Do you truly love Jesus? Do you miss Him when you don ‘t have time with Him? Do you talk to Him about everyday things? Do you wish you could know Him more? Do you find yourself constantly wondering what He would think of any given situation? Do you talk about Him to others (not always evangelistically, but just in conversation)?
  • Love as obedience - you will obey his commandments. Are you submitting to the Lords’s leading in your life? Are you still changing? Soft hearted? Do you treat Him as Lord, as well as Savior?
  • Prepare a steady plan of prayer and bible imput for the life of the discipleship.
  • Make sure you have one book at all times that will stimulate spiritual growth.
  • Pray for a passion and love for Jesus.
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