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Lauren's Lovely Life Lessons

by Lauren Eshenour on August 24, 2022

This past weekend I had the opportunity to give a "charge" at some dear homeschool graduates' backyard graduation.  In prepping for it, I felt led to write down life lessons that have radically effected the way I function, lead, and how I live.  I was able to produce 40 of these life lessons that have made a huge impact.  Many of these I have learned SINCE I've graduated.  Therefore, the wisdom in them is quite applicable to this season of life.  I hope you enjoy!

P.S. We named them "Lauren's Lovely Life Lessons" because last year in youth group, I gave a series of mini lectures on dating and relationship and the group named them, "Lauren's Lamenting Lectures on Love."  Since the graduation message was for two of these youth, I had to carry on the tradition of a tacky name with a lot of L's.   

  1. God cares about the process, not just the end goal or result.
  2. Walk in the light the Lord gives you.
  3. Standing is holy work and can be equally as powerful as doing.
  4. Never underestimate faithfulness and perseverance.
  5. It’s the little things that develop and show integrity.
  6. Long suffering is just that – suffering long with someone.
  7. Learn to hear God.
  8. Learn to say, “No.”
  9. Learn to rest and sabbath.
  10. Keep a soft heart; it’s your most valuable asset to the Lord.
  11. Honor means to go the extra mile (see Romans 12 for more into this)
  12. Offense and unforgiveness are poison
  13. “You’ve never met a mere mortal.” – C.S. Lewis
  14. Make a goal to read at least 1 missionary biography per year.
  15. You can never please everyone, so don’t try.
  16. Have a mentor and friend you can be accountable to and 100% honest with.
  17. The wolf picks off lone sheep. Don’t become a loner or isolated from the community of believers.
  18. New cars and payment plans for impulse buys are money holes.
  19. You appreciate things more if you have to wait for them.
  20. As soon as possible: invest financially for retirement.
  21. Don’t go into debt for things that depreciate.
  22. A budget is a freeing thing.
  23. The way of the world is buying and selling but the way of the Kingdom is giving and receiving.
  24. Music, books, nature, and board games are greater than tv and video games.
  25. Learn from books/reading and you can learn anything.
  26. Write in your Bible and books.
  27. Keep a journal of what God does.
  28. There’s always someone better than you AND there’s always someone worse than you.
  29. Take care of yourself – body, soul, and spirit. You don’t want to die early because you did something dumb and didn’t take care of yourself.
  30. Make it your goal to be a spiritual parent by building Christ in others. “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” (3 Jn. 1:4)
  31. You can’t speak into someone’s life more than the relationship can afford.
  32. Do what you can for people and then let them go. Don’t chase people down unless the Lord specifically commands it of you.
  33. Even doctors need doctors. Go for counseling and get help when you’re stuck.
  34. Know your weak areas and sure them up; the devil waits for opportune times.
  35. God’s very nature is FAITHFUL. Even when we don’t see Him working, He is.
  36. Pruning is for my good.
  37. Birthing something requires incubation and labor.
  38. Do what I’ve called YOU to do and be what I’ve called YOU to be to accomplish what I’ve called YOU to accomplish.
  39. Worship carries you through life with steadiness and perspective.
  40. The most effective and greatest ministry happens at your home.

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