By Rev. Kimberly Myer
WE HELD a movie study during Lent and the name of the movie was “The Forge”. This movie comes from the same writers as “The War Room”. Powerful movies about prayer and how it can change your life.
This movie is about a business owner, Mr. Moore, who sees something in a young man by the name of Isaiah, who would prefer to play video games than do anything else. His mother does not know what to do since he has not found a job yet.
Isaiah puts his foot in his mouth, when he is disrespectful to Mr. Moore not knowing it is him, when he is applying for the job at Mr. Moore’s business.
Yet, Mr. Moore doesn’t get upset with him but takes him out for breakfast and gives him some questions to think about. How does Isaiah see himself right now? How he would like to see himself in the future along with how he would like others to see him.
Isaiah thinks about the questions and returns to see Mr. Moore. Mr. Moore offers him a part-time job and asks him to come in to see him two times each week before he begins work to be mentored.
Mr. Moore teaches Isaiah what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. What it means to give his life fully to Christ even if it means giving up something he loves, like video games, to continue Jesus’ mission here on earth.
Over time Isaiah learns how to pray to Jesus and see Jesus as his guide, friend and saviour.
What would it look like to take a new believer or even an older believer and mentor them in the way of prayer and what it means to follow Jesus. To Forge a new relationship with another Christian. Helping them through Bible study to gain a better understanding of what it means to be a disciple and to build a strong relationship with God.
Everything begins with prayer. Ask God to send you someone to mentor if you have the time and the ability to accept this calling. “Lord Jesus, open to us the scripture; make our hearts burn within us while you speak”. Luke 24:32
Rev. Kimberly Myer is Diocese of Huron AFP Rep and Rector of St. John the Evangelist, Leamington.