Our girl starts high school tomorrow. As she stands on the edge of this new beginning I pray for her, and all who stand beside her...
May you walk confidently into this new adventure, taking another step of faith forward into who God made you to be.
Look out at those around you, and seek to meet them beyond the surface at their heart, and I pray they do the same for you.
Be yourself. Your true, authentic, beautiful, visible you. If others accept you for you, those are the people to keep beside you. If others judge, know that weight of judgement is something on their heart, and not something for you to carry.
Choose friendships wisely. Choose the ones who will stay beside you through the good, the bad, the beautiful and the messy moments. And be that friend to others too.
Remember u’s are better than circles in friendships. With a “u” there is always room to invite someone else in and a space to leave if you see that is most beneficial.
Be the person who is present with who you are with, and not looking over to who else you could be talking with.
Express what you have to be grateful for daily, to keep your eyes on who, and what, is a blessing around you.
Walk beside people. Not in front of them, or behind them, but beside them. The best friends, and leaders, find themselves there.
Make wise choices, yet know there is abundant grace and forgiveness for mistakes. Be sure to receive those, and offer them to others, when needed.
Know you are a part of something bigger than yourself. That doesn’t mean that you are less than, but an important, valued part of a larger community.
Community matters. If you find yourself feeling like you are lonely on a island reach out.
It’s okay not to be okay. Asking for help when you need it is a strength, not a weakness. Be sure to ask for it when you need it.
Have fun. Laugh a lot. Find yourself on the dance floor having the time of your life.
Unveil your true potential, in the classroom, on the court, or in whatever else you choose to do.
Take time to rest, your mind and body.
Pause, breathe and pray.
Seek wisdom, be courageous, do what is right, even when it’s hard and may cost you something. - @andystanley
Speak the truth in love so that your words will benefit those who hear them.
Know you are fully known and loved by God, your family, and your friends. May that love fill you, and give you the source of fuel you need to grow into the person God made you to be.
Go shine the light of love God’s given you, and enjoy this new adventure☀️
“(May God’s) word be a lamp to (your) feet and a light to (your) path.” - Psalm 119:105
