Life Lessons From an Old Marine
The most important thing I learned: God is real and is the rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. ~ Hebrews 11:6
To be wise you must first have reverence for YAHWEH. If you know the Holy One, you have understanding. Wisdom will add years to your life. You are the one who will profit if you have wisdom, and if you reject it, you are the one who will suffer. ~ Proverbs 9:10-12 Good News Translation
To love and be loved by God, family, friends, and that one special person is life's greatest happiness. Learn to love God's Book. If the Book says do a certain thing, try to do it. If the Book says not to do certain things, try not to do it. The Bible is not about religion, it's practical down to earth advice.
The
second thing I learned: When the going gets tough, the tough get going.
I was a United States Marine on active duty from 1958 to 1962. Then in
the Marine Corps Reserve from 1962-1964. Marines do the difficult
immediately, the impossible just takes a while longer. You never fail
until you fail to try.
The third thing I learned: Debt is a killer. The very word mortgage comes from the root word for death. i.e., mortal. mortician. When you are in debt, you are in a "death grip."
Put Everything Into Perspective
- Always maintain a good sense of humor.
- Never be too good to start at the bottom. Only ditch diggers start at the top.
- Exercise every single day, even when you don't feel like it.
- Don't spend more money than you make.
- Love at first sight is not a fable.
- Having a bad job is better than having no job at all.
- Your family is the most precious thing you will ever have in life.
- Your life is delicate, and if you neglect yourself, you'll spoil.
- Don't ever be afraid to be your true self.
- Everyone has too many clothes. Wear what you have and quit buying more.
- You must be able to forgive, even if it's difficult to do.
- Save your money now and spend it later.
- Love is a choice, not an emotion. True love is not always easy; sometimes you have to work at it.
- Find something comical in every single situation.
- If
you're faced with a problem, don't delay asking your earthly father and your Heavenly Father for advice.
- Make sure you're doing what you love; don't be afraid to follow those dreams you have for yourself.
- Education is important, but not necessary. Life can be an education in itself. Life is what happens while you are making other plans.
- Explore your world and stay curious.
- Don't take yourself too seriously.
- Life is a gift that you must unwrap. It's up to you to determine if what's inside will lead you to happiness or despair. God gave you the power to make that decision for yourself.
Change your perspective from get to give. Another piece of good advice from the Bible found in Acts 20:35
I'm not preaching at you or trying to "get you saved," Your Heavenly Father loves you no matter what, and there's not a darn thing you can do about it. God wants you to be healthy, happy, and have peace of mind.
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