We want our children to learn, but what do we really teach them? Beyond the basics, what do they learn? I've had some time to really reflect on this lately, and I've decided to pass along what I intend to pass along to them.
God is the only one you can always trust - love people, even when you don't want to - you are known by the company you keep - this earth is temporary, but Heaven is eternal .... your goal should be to get there - satan can't stand it when you speak the name of Jesus and has to flee - everyone doesn't like you, even if you want them to - papaw always said "if they're talking about you, it's because they find your life more interesting than theirs. Besides, while they talk about you, they're just giving someone else a rest" - read the Bible ... every day - forgive, even if they're not sorry - stupid people exist ... and they multipy at an alarming rate ... guard yourself - negative people will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience - no one lives forever ... enjoy each day - pray without ceasing - eat dinner as a family - count it all as joy - find a verse of the Bible and a song .... memorize them and repeat them daily - bad things may happen, but that doesn't mean you're not loved - satan means things for bad ... God will use them for good... ALWAYS - being alone doesn't have to mean being lonely - never find yourself not in the possession of a good book - there is a difference between judging someone's soul and telling them they're wrong - mistakes happen ... learn - someone will always look prettier, skinnier, smarter, or more popular ... they might be .. but it doesn't mean they're happier - jealousy is ugly and contagious - a clear conscience is the best sleeping pill ever made - you are responsible for your own thoughts, speech and actions ... you don't get to blame others if you act like a dummy - pray for your spouse, before you ever meet them - emotional eating has hazardous consequences - expand your horizons, go to a museum or theaterical production, never stop learning - don't argue about the Bible ... it has survived for over 2,000 years without your help - be careful little eyes what you see, ears what you hear, mouth what you taste, fingers what you touch, nose what you stick it into - there is such a thing as too much sarcasm - don't speed... leave on time - be punctual - don't lie ... you never have to remember anything extra with the truth - take pictures of everything important - hold the door open for your elders - use manners ... yes and no ma'm and sir, please, thank you - apologize if you think you need to ... it gets so much easier the more you do it - someone who truly loves you will fall in love with your mind first - follow your instincts and gut ... that's God - if you are uncomfortable somewhere... leave - don't wear your heart on your sleeve...put a helmet on and get over it - life's too short to be miserable - modesty is a necessity - dress for the job you want, not the one you have - the words you speak (and now, type) are permanent - I am firmly convinced the internet, facebook and twitter are of the devil ... use with caution - be ready when the Lord returns ... the twinkling of an eye is FAST - journal - never stop going to church ... no, you can't live to God's potential for you without it, no matter what others say - make sure your friends have the same morals and values as you - make sure you know what your morals and values are - if you are born again, God expects you to act like you are born again - get active in your church and community - tithe - make childhood memories - rest your body and mind - limit your exposure to TV - praying is talking to God - physical age has no direct correlation to spiritual and mental maturity ... in other words, people can be real babies - pick your battles - you never get too old to watch cartoons - only eat when you're hungry - drink plenty of water - silence is golden, duct tape is silver - as small as you are in this vast universe, you are big stuff to God - your mom prayed for you for 3 years before you were born - Sunday afternoons were made to rest ... do it ... naps are more awesome the older you get - sometimes, you just outgrow people - sometimes, God removes someone from your life to protect you ... the worst thing you could do is go chasing after them - choose your words carefully - be patient ... but for Heaven's sakes, don't pray for it!!! - some people are down on their luck and some people pretend they are ... trust God to show you the difference - you are made in God's image - laugh - laugh some more!! - never give up, unless God says to - pray for your enemies - never forget Jesus rose again and God is still on the throne!!
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