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Good morning Married couples,

One of the things that the Lord put on my heart some years ago was to have MENTORS for young married couples. I really believe that could help and save a lot of marriages from going down. I am going to share with you for a few weeks the benefits of having a mentor. Here is the gig: It is 2-fold:

1- If you and your spouse would love to be a mentor for some couple in the church let me (Pastor G) know about it. We will meet and talk about what it entails.

2- If you are interested in having a mentor couple in your marriage, then let me know (Pastor G) and I will sit down with you and match you up with someone suitable for you and your spouse.

I see this being a WIN-WIN situation.

Romans 12:4-5 says READ IT (It means---WE NEED EACH OTHER)

Let me give you some reasons why mentors are healthy for your marriage.

#1- Mentorship will keep you humble;

Let's be honest--saying I have a mentor can be humbling and a little awkward. It may even seem like you have a marital issue. But that would be the furthest thing from the truth. You probably have a stronger marriage because of it. 

Prov. 11:2 tells us---When pride comes in, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

  ---you decide what you want!!!

When you humble yourself to another couple and their influence over your life is beneficial to your marriage. Imagine all the godly wisdom you can get from sitting with another couple who have experience in similar situations that you have. That's just one of many benefits that come from having a mentor.

#2- Mentors offer Guidance

Often we think being mentored by another couple means we have problems in the marriage. In most cases it will keep you from having issues before they start. It isn't always about resolving problems. In many cases it is about guidance. Asking a question, being proactive. It is more about walking through life together and accepting support and encouragement along the way in your marriage. We have all seen people at a sporting event shouting and encouraging the players on the field to score the goal, cross the goal line, hit the basket, you get the picture.

Prov. 11:14 says, "Where there is no guidance, people fall, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety. MEDITATE on that!!!

*** If you would take me up on this challenge to you and your spouse, your mentor would be an older couple, who have been married longer than you and could offer a little help along this life called MARRIAGE.

We will stop here for today and deal with a few more next week Lord willing.

Much love to you,

Pastor G