This past May when my son graduated, I wrote him this letter. I believe these words are a tool to shape his future. As I read them over again tonight I realized that my students are all worth of these truths and though they may not be my own children, this week I planted seeds of myself in their hearts! Customer Service Academy this is for you! I love you all!
NOTES ON LIFE TO MY Students...
1. Never forget the power you possess in the ability to make choices. All of life is about choices. YOU choose your friends. YOu choose your thoughts. You choose your actions. Life gives you permission to choose. Choose wisely.
2. Your life is a gift to the world. But you have to PRESENT your self. that means how you give of yourself is as important as what you give. Give your best. BE your best.
3. Never underestimate the incredible potential hidden in your own mind. You are brilliant. You are intelligent beyond your own understanding. But if you are not careful you may allow others to cause you to think that you are LESS THAN. Less intelligent, less wise, less---that is a lie. You are as good as or better that most. You must believe in the power of your own potential.
4. The greatest key to being wealthy is in knowing that wealth is measured in your ability to give it away. Give wisely. Give freely. But give you must, for giving is the key to receiving. It is better to give and as you do, you will never lack.
5. Your seed will shape the harvest of your future. Remember that everything is a seed. Thoughts are seeds. Words are seeds. Actions are seeds. Plant with care. Sow into places that deserve you and avoid ground that is corrupt, uncultivated and undeserving.
6. Keep in mind that what you focus on grows. WATCH WHAT GOES INTO YOUR MIND. Images shape thoughts and thoughts shape character and character shapes actions.
7. Never STOP READING. I believe the habit that will walk you down the road to greatness is your passion for picking up a good book. In order to lead you must read.
8. In this life you have been given much. YOU are a blessed son. A good seed. A powerful force in the earth waiting to be unleashed. Think BIG. DREAM HUGE! If you can see it, you can possess it. What you see, you can seize. GO FOR IT! GO FOR ALL THAT LIFE HAS TO OFFER!!! Go for the greater things! And remember our motto from when you were small, if you can think it or see it, you CAN DO IT!
9. Choose your friends with great care. The law of association says you will become like the people you spend your time with. It is ok to have only a few GOOD, HONORABLE, TRUSTWORTHY FRIENDS. Better to have a small tight circle that a big wide loose rope. Loose ropes eventually will hang you!
10. Be rich. Yes I mean money but that is not all. Be rich in morals. Be rich in character. Be rich in integrity. Be a man of your word. BE CONCENTRATED so you can be CONSECRATED. Concentrate on Godliness and set yourself aside for his use. Dont dilute yourself with people of no substance. Look for people who are rich in character, honor, faith, and God.
And finally, the key to your ability to do all of these things lies in your relationsip with God, Jesus and the HOly Spirit. YOU know God because you have seen his power in my life. YOu have heard me praying for you all your life. YOu have watched God do miraculous things for us. NOw you must begin to experience him for yourself. And you shall because of the words of Isaiah 59:21.
It is hard to believe that YOU are 18 and graduating from high school. It seemed that I blinked and he was 5. I blinked again, and he was 13, for the past few month I have not wanted to open my eyes knowing that this day was at the door. I opened my eyes today and am thankful for the young man I see. Thank You Lord, thank you.
Isaiah 59:21
21 As for me, this is my covenant with them, saith the LORD; My spirit that is upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed's seed, saith the LORD, from henceforth and for ever. KJV
YOu are the seed of the righteous. You are a multi generational seed from the hand of God to the hand of God. I have only had the joy of being entrusted with you in this earth and as my mother and father did I gave you back to him long ago.
Listen for and to the voice of the spirit of God inside you. That is your covenant.
Hold fast to the Word of God for it is your heritage, your life and Bread.
Attend unto these words my son and they shall bring life, strength, health and blessing. I love you.
Mom
