26/05/2026
OH YOUNG MAN!
Mentoring young people especially as a young minister or even an old one, is NOT easy.
Most of them are confused in life. They do not know which direction to take.
Most of them are frustrated. They don't seem to get what they are pursuing.
Most of them are so egoistic. They feel good to have their egos massaged than challenged
Most of them are stressed, under pressure and therefore are EMOTIONALISTS... They will be prompted by emotions to make decisions and come and tell you "the Lord told me..." The voice is too loud that they can't think it's not God. Even the gifted ones are caught up by this.
Most of them are dealing with heartbreaks, rejections, setbacks and so they are prone to anger, bitterness and offence. Young men are dealing with a whole lot.
Most of them are unstable. They see something which looks better, they will go for it. They are trying to align with the best. No young man wants something moderate.
Most of them are hungry for success, they will have to get it at all costs even if it means hurting you....
That is why rebellion, betrayal and commotion in most prophetic churches are caused by young ministers.
When they fail, you are the problem. One way or the other.
When you do not meet certain of their expectations, they will disregard all that you have done to look for your replacement...
When you make mistakes, it's as though they had been waiting for that opportunity to phase you off, discredit you and write you off...
Try to rebuke them for that, you are defending yourself.
They are victims of internal fights, comparisons and completions. They will be kneeling down to receive an impartation from you to compete with you. If you tell them this they will deny but there is a witness deep within them.
Young ministers feel like they are doing you a favour by being with you.
When you give,it has to be all that you have, otherwise, you are not generous enough.
Miss their call, you are too busy for them and not good enough to father them. Let them ask you for money and you can't give for whatever reason ( worse if they then see you seemingly happy and providing for yourself), you are not a caring mentor.
A Young man doesn't think because he failed to be disciplined in school,in his work or business, that's why he is struggling. He thinks because you don't love him or your anointing is not strong enough to cover them.
My appeal to young men: Take responsibility for your life and be accountable. Nobody is anointed to live your life. Aside ministry, find what to do and be diligent. Learn emotional management and how to live in and under pressure. Above all, keep up your vision with the Lord and follow fathers with caution and humility. The race is yours. No mentor is perfect. Mentorship is endurance. Unfortunately,you can't make it alone.
Mentors, do not stress over young ministers. You can never be or give enough. Don't think you are worse even than those they may choose over you. What they did to you they will do elsewhere, JUST A MATTER OF TIME. Do the best you can for them,with love and sincerity and where your strength stops, rest there! Even if you break Yourself, it will never be enough! Be patient with them and ignore most of their childish acts, whether or not they are spiritual and gifted: they are still childish!
At the end of the day, we shall all be judged for how we lived our lives and carried out our assignments. That day soon cometh!
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