1. They should know that just because things get difficult, it’s no reason to believe God is on vacation.
2. They should know how to persevere in the face of disappointment.
3. They should know life isn’t fair. And be grateful for that.
4. They should know to have an active prayer life before a crisis arises.
5. They should know the cure for sitting around feeling miserable and depressed is to go outside and find somebody to serve.
6. They should know life isn’t about avoiding struggles but overcoming them.
7. They should know God has a plan for them. And it is most likely different from their plan.
8. They should know to not dwell on their mistakes. There was only one perfect human being. Move on.
9. They should know to turn over each business meeting, each relationship, each dollar to His care. Each day.
10. They should know to do something wonderful for somebody every day — and not get found out.
Source: “1001 Things Every Teen Should Know Before They Leave Home: (Or Else They’ll Come Back)” © 2007 by Harry H. Harrison Jr. Published by Thomas Nelson Publishers Inc., Nashville, Tennessee
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