A recent article challenged the reader to write about the problem areas of your life and contemplate the resulting answer. While some value may be achieved to thwart off any repetitive mistakes; it was more beneficial to me to chart the lessons learned over a lifetime of learning. These lessons are ingrained into our fiber and become who we really are.
While this list is incomplete, it is my top ten, make it your challenge to write your top ten life lessons. Take an hour and look intensely through your life to see how God has emphasized your life lessons and continues to do so.
LIFE LESSON #1 KEEP IN CLOSE TOUCH WITH OLD FRIENDS AND MEET NEW FRIENDS REGULARLY. The value of friendships and close relationships cannot be stressed enough. While it may seem beneficial to have over four thousand friends on a social media page, it is never a substitute for spending time with a friend face to face.
LIFE LESSON #2 LOVE YOUR FAMILY IMMENSELY AND SELFLESSLY. Family will last for life and selfless love builds strong connections.
LIFE LESSON #3 LIVE THE GOLDEN RULE. In case you may have forgot, Jesus stated in the New Testament in Matthew 7:12 “Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them…”
LIFE LESSON #4 LISTEN CLOSELY TO GODLY MENTORS AND PASTORS. The ability to listen is the ability to learn. Spending time with godly mentors and pastors is the best classroom.
LIFE LESSON #5 SAVE MORE EARLIER – COMPOUND INTEREST IS YOUR FRIEND. It is never too early to save.
LIFE LESSON #6 LIVE HUMBLY – REALIZE YOU ARE THE HARDEST PERSON TO LEAD. Humility is the greatest place on earth. Proud people strut – humble people walk with God.
LIFE LESSON #7 DON’T MOVE QUICKLY – THE FIRST STEP IS USUALLY FEELING NOT FACT. Emotional reactions are rarely the correct choice and result in sad consequences.
LIFE LESSON #8 PRAY SERIOUSLY AND SINCERELY DAILY. Time in prayer brings direction, peace, and wisdom.
LIFE LESSON #9 THE WORD OF GOD IS LIFE. ABSORB IT! Place the Word of God in your heart for safe keeping.
LIFE LESSON # 10 SET ASIDE QUIET TIME FOR THINKING DEEPLY. A shallow mind will drown in a chaotic culture.
What would you add? Begin writing down your list of life lessons today.
JIM LAUDELL 