Do You Have It All Figured Out?

Happy Friday, Friends:

I hope and trust this post finds you all having a great day as a glorious new day begins to dawn in my Sweet Home Alabama!

 

I serve as a Big with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Last Sunday my Little and I were visiting before church started. I asked him if he was mentoring anyone in the program that he participates in. He shook his head sheepishly and said, “No, I have to get it all figured out first.” We then had the following conversation:

 

Me – Is going to church important?

Him – Yes.

Me – Why?

Him – Because we all need Jesus. And we need to learn and grow.

Me – Is being honest important?

Him – Yes.

Me – Why?

Him – Because people can’t trust you if you aren’t honest.

Me – And how can we have a relationship with someone without trust?

Him – You can’t.

Me – Is working hard important?

Him – Yes.

Me – Why?

Him – Because you have to work for what you want.

Me – Yes, and it’s kind of like we were talking about on the way to church; I want my truck clean, but it isn’t going to clean itself. I have to do the work if I want it done.

Me – Is being kind important?

Him – Yes.

Me – Why?

Him – Because you have to treat people the way you want to be treated.

Me – That’s good. And will everyone be kind to you?

Him – No.

Me – But we are still nice to them because that is a reflection of who we are, not a reflection of them.

Me – Let me ask you a question: Do you think you know some things others might need to learn?

Him – Yes, I guess I do.

Me – Look around.

He looks around the church.

Me – There is not one person you see who has it all figured out. Can you imagine if I said I can’t be a Big until I have it all figured out? I wouldn’t be a Big, and I never would have met you.

He smiles.

 

What about you, Friend? Do you have it all figured out? I know I don’t! Are you waiting to pour into the lives of others until you have it all figured out? I hope not.

 

I heard it said once that we all need a mentor, and we all need a mentee. While we all have things we need to learn, wisdom we need to gain, and experiences we need to have, we all have things we know, wisdom to share, and experiences we have had that would benefit the lives of those coming behind us. Let us not be too proud to learn & grow from others nor so self-absorbed that we aren’t willing to benefit those coming behind us with what we do have to offer.

 

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if there is ever anything I can do for you or your family. I will always help you in any way I can. You can reach me at kevin@whatwillyourinfluencebe.com.

 

Have a great day, a wonderful weekend, please cherish your precious family, and please stay well!

 

Kev