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TODAY’S PASSAGE
From “Voice Of Jesus 2” by Michael Canfield:
Under Ivan’s mentorship, my real estate practice flourished in Atherton — one of the most prestigious communities in Silicon Valley. Ivan was more than a mentor; he became a father figure and friend. He taught me business, shared experiences, and supported me even when my habits were less than ideal.
REFLECTION
There’s something profoundly beautiful about someone who sees potential in us even when we can’t see it in ourselves. Ivan didn’t just teach business skills or share professional wisdom — he offered something far more precious: unconditional support. He stood by Michael “even when my habits were less than ideal.” That phrase carries such weight, doesn’t it? It speaks to the messy reality of growth, the stumbling steps we all take on our journey, and the grace we desperately need from others when we’re finding our way.
This is the kind of love that transforms lives. Not the conditional love that says “I’ll support you when you’re perfect,” but the Christ-like love that says “I see who you’re becoming, and I’m walking beside you through it all.” Ivan became more than a mentor — he became a father figure and friend. This mirrors the very heart of Jesus, who calls us friends, who guides us as a loving Father, and who never abandons us in our imperfection. When we receive this kind of love, something shifts inside us. We don’t just learn skills; we flourish. We don’t just succeed; we become.
How many of us are waiting to be “good enough” before we seek help, before we accept love, before we believe we deserve mentorship? Michael’s story reminds us that growth happens in relationship, not in isolation. The flourishing came through connection with someone who believed in him. Today, you might be the one who needs an Ivan in your life, or you might be called to be an Ivan for someone else. Either way, this passage invites us into the truth that we were never meant to walk alone, and that love — patient, persistent, unconditional love — is the soil in which our greatest potential takes root.
THIS SPEAKS TO ME BECAUSE…
Who in your life has loved you through your “less than ideal” seasons? And who might be waiting for you to offer that same unconditional support to them? Consider today how you can either seek out or become the kind of mentor, friend, or guide who sees beyond the surface and believes in the person someone is becoming.
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