Tomorrow we drive our oldest child to my alma mater (@FloridaCollege). I’m still adjusting to what that means and likely will be adjusting for the next 20+ years. I know I’m not alone in the journey, and along with our family, there are many waking up this month with a bunch of adventures on the horizon. So friends, with that in mind, here’s some things to ponder:
1. The cast of your life will change with each season… Within your 4 years of college you will meet at least 7 new groups of folks a lot like you are now. They will move on each year too, but the one who loves us most will never leave So remember, his opinion matters more than anyone else’s. ~ … “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”” (Hebrews 13:5b, ESV)
2. A lot of what seems important today, isn’t… Think long-term, not short-term. ~ (Ecclesiastes 12:13, ESV)
3. Days are long, years are swift... So don't waste time worrying about what you can't control. ~ (Philippians 4:6, ESV)
4. Every person you date is a potential spouse… So faith is a huge deal. ~ (2 Corinthians 6:14, ESV)
5. We are loved immensely by our Creator… We have been given the awesome privilege of serving our Savior. So don't look for validation in anything or anyone else. ~ “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:10, ESV)
6. Some things once seen, can’t be unseen… So choose wisely with what you see. ~ “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Romans 12:2, ESV)
7. When you are young, sharpen your mind… Store as much as you can of God's Word in your mind and heart now—so you can retrieve more later. ~ “Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.” (Proverbs 23:23, ESV)
8. Learn to be wise with money... It will be a safeguard for you as you get older.
9. You become the average of the people around you… So choose exceptional friends, and be one
10. I Love you. ~PW
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