I just finished writing an email to my pastor and mentor Dr. Pepe Mutiri, a man that deeply impacted my life more in four months than many others have in years of relationship. So today I want to briefly share with you the importance of having mentors and older, thus wiser friends in your life. Ellissa and I have made it a habit over the past few years to surround ourselves with these such people. The wealth of godly wisdom obtained would marvel the greatest of minds. I don't know everything, and no these mentors and friends may not know everything either, but one thing I learned, they know more than me. These individuals in my life have loved, challenged, guided, and even rebuked me. I allow them that right in my life. I need these people in my life, and the bible encourages these kinds of relationships. But don't just let anyone be those people. If everyone agrees with everything you said and did, what good would that be. I call those yes people, too afraid to speak the truth. These special people in your life should be older, and deeper in their Christian walk than you. Don't just give these special places in your life to anyone. Remember your the student and these people are going to help shape the person you will become.
Blessings
