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Advice to my younger self

 Dear Lyndy Lou,

I have loved watching you grow and appreciate your kind heart, although I notice that you do get into scrapes because you don’t know how to say ‘no’ to your friends. I also see that you are being enticed by the world and you yearn to experience those things that some of your friends are doing. You think you will have more fun by being in control of your own life. This is a lie. Those rules you think are holding you back from the good life are in fact designed to not only keep you safe but to give you life in all its fullness. Having control of your own life is scary and leads you to make choices that can hurt you. Trust God, believe He has your very best interests in mind because He loves you deeply. Stay friends with other believers and see how much fun you can have without compromising God’s standards. Life lived for God is never boring; in fact it is the opposite, it is hugely rewarding.

Even when life is difficult, trusting God will build strength, courage, perseverance and character—excellent life skills that will enable you to succeed in the ways that matter most. Above all, you will have hope; hope in a God who will not fail you; the confidence that God is faithful; the expectation that His purposes for you will be fulfilled; the knowledge of eternity. Hope is the anchor.

Don’t put off your dreams. You will be busy working, you will be busy raising a family, you will be busy with life and somehow you will feel that you don’t have time to pursue your dreams. You think there will be time later but it doesn’t happen. When you retire you will still find it hard to make time. Start carving out time in your busy schedule right now and see the wonderful fruit you produce. God gave you a gift and you should use it to bless others.

So my dear friend, my advice for you is simple. Hold tight to God and you will have the adventure of your life with no regrets. Wise choices now are the beginning of wisdom. And get cracking on that dream, set aside time on your calendar and just do it!

Much love,

 

Lynda


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