Katie-Lynn

By Katie-Lynn Bohannon

Katie-Lynn and her husband, Ben, have been involved with Timothy Network for over three years. Both are now active in discipling others. In this e-letter she shares reflections on relational disciple-making.

I’m so thankful for God’s gift of friendship. I can remember specific relationships that were key in opening my heart to God’s will in my life. Some of those friendships remain active to this day. I remember others with gratitude for the time that person allowed God to use him or her to influence me.

When introduced to the Timothy network, the vision made sense: to go and intentionally make authentic relationships with the idea of helping people to see and know Jesus. The women’s discipleship group I joined deepened as we embraced the challenge to become more transparent and authentic with one another. After being discipled for about a year, we were challenged to look for opportunities to do the same with others.

I’ve been thrilled to see friends and family get involved in the process. I’m not always sure what God is doing, and I’ve even had some discipling attempts not to work out so well, but I have hope that God’s goodness will overcome. Just like seeds being scattered, there’s always some uncertainty about which friendly introduction will take root and develop into a Christ-centered relationship. I just pray I can simply be a part of building God’s kingdom.

Maybe a kind word to a stranger will open their heart to God or give encouragement. Perhaps some friendships will develop into true and transparent relationships. I pray those relationships will give encouragement just like the encouragement I have received from others who have poured themselves into me. I pray the process will then continue on.

Praise God for using the smallest details to work in His kingdom! One relationship may be the next step in a cascade of people knowing the grace that comes through Jesus.