I think back to my graduation from college with fondness. Boy was that a seriously fun time in my life. But as I launched out into the world as a “big girl” I thought I knew it all…I really did think I had everything I needed for sucess in life.

I was wrong.

Big time.

There are life lessons to learn in our twenties that we just have to learn by trial and error no matter how painful. Our parents or loved ones might try to pitch in advice (which is awesome) but maturity often happens through making our own mistakes.  I wrote my book, Stress Point: Thriving Through Your Twenties In A Decade Of Drama with the idea that I’d take on the role of “slightly” older sister who’s been there done that sharing her own mistakes…hoping to keep others from doing the same. As it turns out, I really feel like the stories I share, though valuable, serve as a catalyst to help my readers approach their King for His ultimate guidance.

I tell so many of my friends not to lament the mistakes and past sin in their life. If we choose to hand over that guilt or shame, God never wastes anything. We can learn from the past and allow God to transform our faith and use those lessons for our own personal minsitry. I wouldn’t have material for Stress Point if I hadn’t experienced what I did in my past…God uses those stories to teach and encourage others.

For today’s LIST, take some time to think about some life lessons you’ve experienced and how you might see God at work through them.

Here’s mine:

~I kissed a ton of “Frogs” in my past. All those frogs helped me to recognize a wonderful prince when God placed my husband in my life.

~All those nights I should have been studying but just went out and had fun taught me that I must work at my goals with focus if I want to be successful with my career.

~Friends come and go, but family will ALWAYS be there.

~Money is tough to accumulate…a budget is a great thing.

Alright…your turn…

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Also! It is graduation season. Think about Stress Point for the graduate in your life (high school and college!)