One-on-one mentoring programs through Kids Hope USA are intentional times for mentors and students to connect. Supported by prayer partners, directors, and others, these interactions become relationships wrapped in prayer.
Prayer partners serve in this key role of praying for their mentor and student. Just as the mentor is faithful in showing up each week, prayer partners faithfully pray for their time together—for both the student and mentor. This anchor in prayer can help make seemingly simple interactions become life-changing relationships.
Here are 30 reasons we’re thankful for you, prayer partners, and the important role you play in a thriving Kids Hope USA program.
30 Reasons We’re Thankful for Kids Hope USA Prayer Partners
- You anchor the program in prayer.
- You say “yes!” to God’s calling to support a mentoring relationship.
- You are intentional in praying for specific requests the mentor brings to your attention.
- You stay in communication with the mentors to facilitate a relationship.
- You believe in the impact that one-on-one relationships can have.
- You serve behind the scenes but are such a vital part of the program.
- You encourage your mentor, even if their relationship with their student isn’t exactly what they’d thought it would be.
- You are a great listener when your mentor shares concerns about their relationship with their student.
- You provide wisdom and perspective for your mentor.
- You see the big picture of how each week, a student’s life can be changed.
- You care about the student, even though you’ve probably never met them.
- You celebrate in the large and small moments of a mentoring relationship.
- You pray for the relationship as well as the school, church, and community.
- You are humble as you serve behind the scenes but have a significant impact.
- You adapt your prayers to what the mentor shares that needs prayer, whether for a student’s math test or their health.
- You serve as a confidante for your mentor, trusted to keep confidential information but with whom they can share their thoughts.
- You trust that even though sometimes you may feel like you’re not making a difference, you know you are.
- You believe in the power of prayer.
- You maintain confidentiality regarding the student’s information.
- You engage in creative ways to stay faithful in prayer, whether through a prayer walk, a bookmark, or a journal.
- You affirm the Holy Spirit’s presence within the mentoring ministry and relationship.
- You are faithful in regularly praying for your mentor and student.
- You are willing to step outside your comfort zone in perhaps a new area of ministry.
- You speak affirming words to your mentor when they need encouragement.
- You serve as another advocate for the student from behind-the-scenes.
- You demonstrate patience and love when the relationship may not be going as anticipated.
- Rather than seeking to fix situations, you give those concerns and problems to God to allow Him to work.
- You find an opportunity to serve kids in your community, even if you’re not able to engage as a mentor.
- You spend time learning about Kids Hope USA and becoming equipped to serve through Prayer Partner training.
- You help make transformative one-on-one relationships possible!
There are so many reasons to celebrate Kids Hope USA Prayer Partners.
Prayer Partners, thank you for all you do for your Kids Hope USA program. Your faithful commitment to lifting these one-on-one mentoring relationships up in prayer paves the way for meaningful life change.