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Blain

Blain

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sadly you wife doesn't like you talking with women which is sad because one of the people who helped guide me when I was new in faith was Angela granted back then I was not so open to correction and so i had a few barks with her but her advice stuck and to this day I am grateful that she instructed me when she did. She didn't mentor me but she did give me advice and also corrected me when I was in the wrong and that alone made a huge difference.

I had and to this day still have many teachers many here in cc are always boasting how I shine the heart of God how deep his love flows through me without ever realizing that many here who are boasting of me are the ones who helped me become who I am and I am sure many who read this will say to themselves well that wasn't me that's for sure and to that I say you would be surprised. I do not say this to boast of myself rather to boast of how God used so many here to help me grow and mature in faith and in love.
 
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rdbseekingafterhim

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Yes you're right Blain not many are aware how they have influenced our lives. The results of careful cultivation of many in love has molded many into who they are today.
 
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WarriorForChrist

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I believe it was Billy Graham who said he would never meet alone with a woman. If someone came in for counseling of any sort his wife or another woman from his staff would always be in the room with him. I'm sure there was some sort of consent from the person needing counseling.
 
resurrection33

resurrection33

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rdbseekingafterhim said:
As many of you are aware I'm relatively new to the family. I have been saved for 3 WEEKS TODAY!!!!! I'm so excited. God has really been working with me a lot. I am still like everyone else on this world human and as a human I'm capable of making mistakes. The only perfect one was Jesus and Jesus is alive and in heaven praise the Lord for that.

I am in need of mentors. I would prefer to have male mentors to keep away from the appearance of evil. It's nothing against females at all. I'm married and out of respect to my wife I don't have female friends. Now then I want many mentors. I have Blain already as on. However, I need more help and training. So anyone interested in helping me out with being trained up I ask that you private message me please thank you.
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Your best teacher is the Lord who dwells inside you:

But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brethren. Matt 23:8 RSV

Read the Bible and learn about him, and be in constant prayer (1 Thess 5:17).
 
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HisHolly

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HS, no better mentor..
Paul never had one besides Him..
Wanting one is usually thought of as ideal, if you don't get one it's for a reason.. Don't put all your hope in finding one.

God knows better than we do why we don't get what we think is best..

I do want the best for you as I do for all .. Mat 6:33
 
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HisHolly

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I do know however that you have something that you're covering up with your use of many words.
I'm not going to list what I think it is.. If you're honest, you'll seek help for it.. By chance that you're unaware, do search it out... Freedom is in exposure of the enemy in His entirety.. I'm not judging nor condemning you.. I am aware that you need free from something more than you're letting on.. Don't be ashamed, we are all capable of anything...

* Disclaimer, for the OP only.. I know what I'm talking about and for his benefit this needs to be respected. I'm coming against that devil in hell and all his army.. You loose your hold on him and be silent from here on..
 
Fenner

Fenner

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Over the years I've had different mentors. I don't even know if they knew that I considered them a mentor. I watch the way they lived their lives.

It takes a while to grow in tye Christian faith. I was so in and out of my relationship with God for year's. Anytime I feel myself going way I say, God keep me close. It helps me. That might not be helpful to everyone.
 
Faith-n-Christ

Faith-n-Christ

Senior Member
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I was where you are, for a long time. Humans failed me on so many levels. and churches do not step up as they should now-a-days. The Lord Jesus is your best guide. He has also sent you the Holy Spirit. Man will only confuse you. your wife does not feel comfortable w/ you speaking to women. She has just cause. She has lived in this world and to many so called Christians cheat and do not guard their hearts. The slack in their faith and what they teach others. They open themselves up to be tempted and then fall into sin. They rationalize their beliefs so conviction can not work. The darkness does not like the light. Go to the Lord with your prayer. If he wants you to have a mentor he will send you a strong Godly man. Do not seek out of the flesh. I wasted a lot of time looking for that, when all I needed was the Lord to teach me. The Lord knows your faith level and knows you are still a babe. He "as long as you feed the spirit" will continue to work in you. Every living thing requires food. Feed your spirit and it will grow. Feed the flesh and it will grow. Man will lead you astray, the Lord will lead you to the light.
 
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jsladder

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Dearest rdbseeking him....I infer from your post that you thought that blue_ladybug was actually being serious about the discrimination thing. You are going to be a tough one. First of all, you need to realize that though your mentors WILL be serious about your inquiries, a sense of humor will help this kind of medicine go down. "This" refers to the journey I hope you will take. It is dangerous. It is costly. It is painful and seemingly unfiar....to serve. But it's not only worth it...it's the best "job" in the world, so try to enjoy it, you serious novice. If I were a GOOD Christian, I might tell you to "Trust no Man," and just go to God about your growth, BUT there ARE many here, I believe, that the Holy Spirit actually HAS given the gift of ministry, so I hope you get to hook up with them. If you are led, you may also PM me. Congratulations on your steps to "surround yourself with wise counsel."

 
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jsladder

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One more thing, rdb......it may seem a little harsh to you, but.....your comment regarding non-acceptance of a Christian telling jokes is probably only one, out of many ways.....that you have already decided to limit how God may share things of Himself with you.....even through a Godly mentor. And just think...in just three weeks, you've already thrown up barriers. I do pray you watch out for such stumbling blocks. They just delay your own acceptance of the gifts, and in turn, makes everyone else wait, whom you are to be a witness. Peace and Blessings your way, I do pray.
 
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rdbseekingafterhim

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I have put up barriers yes I admit that. It's hard to trust people due to my past. However, God has been working with me changing me and working at knocking down the barriers.
 
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