234: IPC: Purpose // Mentoring Minute

-IPC is a tool to help us understand our mentee (and ourselves)

Identity is WHO WE ARE

Purpose is WHAT WE DO 

Community is HOW WE BLESS AND ARE BLESSED BY OTHERS

King David had a high sense and value for HIS OWN identity, purpose, and community, therefore he was FREE to speak into and bless Mephibosheth’s IPC as well!

-Identity: David sits comfortably on his throne and yells Mephibosheth!

-Purpose: David gives Mephib’s rule over Saul’s kingdom and is not threatened

-Community: David invites Mephib to eat at his family’s table daily because he knows there’s enough food

Our PURPOSE is a direct result of our IDENTITY. How do I know what I’m supposed to do? It all starts with who I am!

One Friday morning I woke up went out to the garage and started working on some furniture for our living room. Fast forward to an hour later when I was sitting in the ER having nearly cut off my toe. The problem was rooted in using the wrong tools for the job and being ill-equipped for the potential dangers of the task. If I had a higher respect for what could happen, I wouldn’t have been wearing flip flops while using power tools in the garage.

There is always a danger in using a tool in a way that goes outside of its identity. Ever use a crescent wrench as a hammer (let’s be honest, we use everything as a hammer!) I once used a pocket knife to unsuccessfully pick a lock (yes I still have the scar on my finger). Ok, yes, I have a track record for confusing a tool’s identity with its intended purpose because I’m lazy and don’t wanna go get the right tool out of the toolbox!  

When we respect and value our IDENTITY as children of God, we make better choices when considering our intended PURPOSE in life which is to worship and serve the Lord! That, in turn, gives us confidence to care for and speak into our mentees’ purpose.  

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