Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled. In everything set them an example by doing what is good.

Titus 2:6-7a (NIV)

I have three children, ages 20, 18, and 16. They all enjoy good connections with older adults who mentor them. My oldest son meets regularly with two older men from church who affirm and challenge him. My middle son talks with older men who visit his workplace and give him practical ideas to consider. My 16-year-old daughter has FaceTime conversations with her great-grandma almost every night and gleans from her wisdom. My children love hearing stories from the older adults who mentor them. They look up to them as examples to follow. They aspire to live lives of faith based on what they see in these older adults.

You can be that type of person to a teenager or young adult. Think of stories you’d like to share with them. Share both positive and negative examples, which will encourage them.

Sarah Geringer
Jackson, MO

Lord Jesus, help me find a young person who needs encouragement and mentoring. Amen.

Reflect: This week, ask a young adult in your family or church to have coffee with you.

Read: Titus 2:2-8 and 1 Timothy 5:1-2