With some nervousness, I finally went to visit a friend today and invite her into the adventure. Remember the one who had the verse in her window? She wasn't my initial idea for a fun mentoree, but through that situation and others, I have felt God leading me to talk to her about the possibility of an apprenticeship-type relationship where she can grow deeper in her relationship with God and be equipped with the tools and know-how she needs to start leading and serving here. 

I told her I thought it was time for the cheerleaders in our church to be game players, to get into the action, and that I thought she was a great candidate for that. We talked about the end goal-- that she would be equipped and mobilized to be a leader of leaders and that she would be part of generations of new life. We talked about the process some and the expectations on both ends. I left her to think about it, pray about it, talk to her husband about it, and get back to me later.

It's funny that it took a year here to have this conversation since this has been my plan since I first dreamed of coming to Peru. Today it feels right, and I'm glad I didn't rush it. I'm happy too for the step I took today and hopeful about putting this kind of ministry into action here, whether it be with this friend or another one. My job is the offering; God's job is the outcome. He does His job perfectly every time. 

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