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Here are a few testimonies from the book entitled Divine Encounters:
"I had walked with God consistently for 32 years, but I had always felt a deep dissatisfaction and longed for something more. I couldn't figure out what."
"I longed to do great things for God, but my motives were mixed. I couldn't say everything I did was all only for God's glory."
"God, if you are not greater than my trials, stronger than my chemical imbalances, if you cannot give joy, peace and power for the journey, I quit. I am no happier than the neighbor next door who doesn't even know you."
The person you are mentoring may identify with some of these statements. Many people who have become fully devoted followers of Christ can point to a time when they finally confronted the "inner conflict." It is only when we take this bold stand that we find victory. Finally! The Holy Spirit can do His work of cleansing and empowering us.
Here is one person's testimony:
"That early morning I died. God cleansed me and made my life His dwelling place. And with His presence came His nature, character, passions, and purposes. Would He now be enough for me? Yes! By faith He became enough! What a glorious freedom to be free from self!"
Have you experienced this in your own life? It is hard to lead someone further than you have gone yourself. If so, share your story with the person you are mentoring. | 
