Random life lessons & thoughts at turning 40…

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(In no particular order…)

• A pure conscience is one of the greatest joys of life.

• Physical health matters.

• Emotional health is as important as physical health, and the two are intertwined.

• Nothing is as bad as it seems, nothing is as good as it seems.

• The reality of heaven is sweeter and more real than ever.

• Pain is the best teacher.

• Only Christ satisfies, still.

• Cynicism lurks to dominate my heart as I age.

• The gospel through the local Biblical Church is God’s only plan to redeem the world.

• I am not the Messiah (can’t do everything and can’t help everybody).

• Truth and Authority matter.

• All people are “sheep” w/ fractured souls. No longer surprised at how easily people can be deceived.

• Don’t take anything personal.

• The Bible is True.

• No matter what, some people won’t like me or trust me. And that’s okay. (See first point).

• Mentoring others is more powerful, impactful, and far-reaching than speaking from a platform to multitudes.

• Social media is as much a curse as a blessing.

• All Secular and ALL Christian media should be eyed with skepticism.

• 80’s-90’s Music is the greatest.

• Bring back the Magic, Bird, Worthy, McHale, Bird, Ewing, and Abdul Jabaar of old!

• Television is a soul stealer.

• Eat for energy not for pleasure (except once a week J).

• Continue to refuse to shift blame or play a victim.

• Fashion is overrated.

• Money and possessions are tools only.

• The Great commandment is the rule of life in all dealings of life.

• Solitude is a gift.

• There is no spiritual maturity without emotional maturity.

• Allow people to help me. Don’t steal their joy.

• Rest is a non-negotiable.

• Live and work and play and behave like I’m 40, not 20.

• It truly is more of a blessing to give than to receive.

• Identity in Christ is pivotal as I age.

• My wife is for me and doesn’t have a conspiracy against me. J

• Solitude with Christ is the food for my soul, character, holiness, strength, and love.

• Tell people you love and appreciate them often.

• What comes around goes around. (What you sow, you will reap).

• The easiest way is rarely, very rarely, the right way. (The path of least resistance has usually been the wrong path.)

• Growth in faith comes through risk, sacrifice, pain, struggle, and mission, primarily.

• Not about what happens to you in life, but how you respond to it.

• Under promise, over deliver.

• Work according to strengths instead of spending time on bettering weaknesses.

• Strong and healthy marriage makes for a strong and healthy man.

• Conversations without depth are frustrating and feel like a waste of time.

• Authenticity and transparency are beneficial to all of life and work.

• I never would have chosen some of the life experiences to 40, but I would take nothing in exchange for them now.

What are the top three that spoke to you? What else would you add at this stage in YOUR journey?

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Permalink | June 12th, 2012

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