Joel M Bradshaw

17Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.–Proverbs 27

1. Every follower of Jesus needs a team to surround themselves with. The first is a 3AM FRIEND.
2. Nothing good usually produces a 3AM phone call. There is some catastrophe in your home or in your life and you need help. If you don’t have a 3AM friend, be a 3AM friend. I have leaned on this type of friend during catastrophe, and made myself available as this type of friend, as well.
3. The second is a MENTOR.
4. Every man needs that older man, every woman needs that older woman, who not only has the experience, but the wisdom, and is able to speak direction into the younger one’s life. I am grateful for the men who have built into me. I am honored to build into the younger men who look up to me.
5. The third is an ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER.
6. Every person needs accountability in some area of their life. Marriage, parenting, exercise, diet, time management, habits, etc. Your team not only can speak right to you, but they have your back when you need them to. You’ve also given them permission to be as direct as possible with you. You’re not going to run off offended when they call you on your excuses. Crave that team. Be that team. Seasons of my life have greatly benefited from such a team.
7. These three have all made a difference in my life. How about yours? Who sharpens you?–JMB