No More Excuses…Impact Someone’s Life

Recently I’ve joined an online Bible Study, www.MoreToBe.com.  It’s been such an eye-opening experience.  The study is actually about becoming a mentor, see Elisa Pulliam’s book, Impact my Life: Biblical Mentoring Simplified.

This week we have been looking at excuses.  Excuses of why we as Christian women don’t take the time to influence, encourage, and teach younger Christian women.  I am sad to admit that I’ve got plenty of excuses.  After this week’s study, I’m more determined than ever to be a light in the darkness, take the time to be a blessing to  someone, encourage someone, help someone.

It’s not easy for us in this independent world to reach out to others.  But you’ll be surprised at how many women, young and old, desperately need  to know that you care.

So what are your excuses for not stepping out in faith and making a difference in someone else’s life?

Here are my top three excuses, see if you can claim any.

1. I am SOOOOOOO busy, and just don’t have time.  (It took 5 minutes at break to send 5 text messages)
2. I don’t have anything to say to encourage anyone, look at me, I’m a mess myself. (So what, do you have to be perfect to say, “Hey, I was just thinking about you.  I hope you’re doing well.  Maybe we can get together for a cup of coffee one day.  Anyways, wanted you to know how much I appreciate you.”)
3. No one wants to hear what I have to say.  They’ll think I’m weird.  (Replies from text messages:  “Oh, I am so glad to hear from you, I miss you too.  Thanks for thinking of me : ).”  “I know about busy! Going through my 2nd graduation, I know you know how that is. Miss you too.”  “You don’t know what your words meant to me today!  I’m really going through a hard time and could use your prayers.  Thank you so much for the text!”)