Swimming with Sharks
I’m Dr. Bob and for just a mentoring minute, I’d like to ask if you would enjoy swimming with sharks? Sounds like a ridiculous question, doesn’t it? Personally, I don’t want anything to do with sharks. I know that when a shark strikes, it is quick, violent and deadly. I cannot imagine anyone wanting to put themselves in the sights of a hungry shark. So, why do we so easily, and so often swim in an ocean of our own predatory pride? We know pride’s bite, just like a shark’s, is quick, violent and deadly to our friends, family and ultimately, to ourselves. Proverbs 16:18 says, “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” I’m Dr. Bob. Don’t let your pride take a nasty bite out of you. The Bible tells us, “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” (That’s found in James 4:6 and 1 Peter 5:5) Contact me at www.mentoringministry.com and let me know what you think.
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Where Are You?
I’m Dr. Bob and for just a mentoring minute, I want you to consider three questions. Here’s the first question. It was God’s question to Adam. He asked, “Where are you?” We know God knew Adam’s location. There was a deeper meaning. The question exposed the problem. Adam had sinned and now his relationship with God was changed. He no longer enjoyed close fellowship with the Lord. Sin destroyed it.
Here is the second question. It’s found in Matthew 2:2. When the wise men from the East heard of Jesus’ birth, they asked, “Where is He?” They were guided to a lowly a manger by a heavenly star in the sky. They found the Savior. He was the answer to sin. He who knew no sin would become sin, so we could escape its grip and get back to God.
Now, consider a final question. It is just like the first. God, in all His loving grace, will ask it of you. “Where are you?” Yes, you! I’m Dr. Bob. Stop for a moment, consider this question and then, contact me at www.mentoringministry.com and tell me where you could be, if you just accept Christ’s loving sacrifice and then, draw near to God.
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Change Your Filters
I’m Dr. Bob and for just a mentoring minute, I’d like to ask if you find yourself making too many bad decisions? If so, it may be time to change your filters. Perhaps you need something different to filter your thoughts through. Try installing the principles of James 3:13-17 as the filter for what you allow into your heart.
(James 3:13-17 NLT) “If you are wise and understand God’s ways, live a life of steady goodness so that only good deeds will pour forth. And if you don’t brag about the good you do, then you will be truly wise! {14} But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your hearts, don’t brag about being wise. That is the worst kind of lie. {15} For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and motivated by the Devil. {16} For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and every kind of evil. {17} But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no partiality and is always sincere.”
These principles could become the filters that will change what flows out through your life! Is it time to filter your thoughts with wisdom from above? I’m Dr. Bob. Take time to study James 3:13-17. Then, contact me at www.mentoringministry.com and let me know how you have changed.
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Your Biggest Mistake
I’m Dr. Bob and for just a mentoring minute, I want to talk with you about your biggest mistake. The biggest mistake we can make is not admitting we made a mistake. I would like to say I have never been guilty of this, but looking back, I know my refusal to admit my mistakes has, at times, cost me or someone else dearly. Be honest with yourself. You will probably come to the same conclusion. Fixing this costly mistake of refusing to admit your mistakes is a twofold process First; you have to become extremely transparent and honest when you look at yourself. Having done that, you can learn and grow. Second; set your heart and mind on the things of the Spirit. Having done that, you will look like, think like, love like and act just a little bit more like Jesus. I’m Dr. Bob. Contact me at www.mentoringministry.com and let me know what you think.
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