---written by Kenny Mitchell---
Ladies and gentlemen, If I could offer you only one tip for the future that would be to go with Jesus.
The long-term benefits of being a Christian have been proven time and time again in my life as well as the lives of millions of others.
I base the rest of the following advice from my own inner feelings and what I have been taught in my past 40 plus years here on this planet!
Enjoy your youth, and the youth around you-it is a time of beauty, growth and collection of wisdom for the future.
Should Jesus wait....20 year from now when you look back at your past photos you will have even more reason to look toward eternity and the promise of a new glorified body--that will never fade away!!!
Don't worry about your future, place it in God's hands.
The real troubles in your life are probably things that never cross your mind..and with God's help will never come about, anyway!
Do something challenging everyday for the Lord! Sing! Let others hear your praise to God, but also share that one on one with Him!
Treat other people's heart the way we are taught that Jesus cares for us.
Pray for those that don't have the same compassion for you.
Do not waste your time on jealousy.
There will always be those with more things than you....and those with less than you---but our Lord's eye is upon the sparrow and He has a love pure and equal for each of us!
Don't worry if you don't know where you are going in this life--
Just make sure that your leader is Jesus Christ!
Take care of your body-It is the temple of the Holy Spirit!
Store all of your positive memories for easy recovery in your thoughts!
Forget about the negative-ask the Lord for forgiveness of your sins, and leave them at the cross!
Enjoy all that God has given you.
Your own body is the greatest gift that you have ever been given.
Be thankful for every breath!
Treat your parents and family special. They are your own real love link between earth and eternity...
God places special friends in your life-some for a short while and others, longer--- Don't question when they go away-just treasure the impact they made on you while they were present!
Be mature enough to accept responsibility, but never forget your child-like faith because that pleases the Lord...
Pray more...Listen less to people's advice.
Talk as God leads you and be willing to always have an open heart to a hurting soul.
This is all I have to say--for now!
It comes from my heart, and I leave you with this final important thought...
Jesus makes life worth living and gives us hope eternal...
Go with Jesus!!He is the Way-Maker!!!
®--2001 WebUplifterMinistries
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