Finally, Principle 5, the Y – You are now at the stage of BECOMING an adult—BUT you are not there yet.

Research on the workings of the brain reveal that until somewhere around the age of 25, young people do not have the capacity to fully recognize what their actions right now will bring to their future. They have not developed the “pathways” in the brain’s function to fully connect the actions of today to the unseen consequences of tomorrow’s years. Therefore, it is a wise young adult who has the maturity to seek wise counsel from those who have developed that capacity of brain-function. It is important to develop older, wise counselor-friendships with parents, grandparents, and people who can help you connect action now with potential consequences in the decisions you face. You are not stupid. You are intelligent and are developing wisdom. Be wise enough to seek wise counsel from those who have lived longer than you and who have shown themselves worthy of being followed.

Well, my beloveds, this is a beginning. I hope as God gives me thought to do so that I can write you with instruction to help you choose paths in this life that will leave you with few or no regrets for your tomorrows. That should be the goal of every soul, to live lives without need of regret. We all struggle to gain confidence until we learn who we are in Christ and find our confidence in Him. You will get to where you need to be in life by following Him first and foremost and developing a strong support group of friends who are good company and wise counselors in truth.

I love you, and I want what is best for you. You are constantly in my prayers, that you may know God and His ways, that you may find the path He has for you in fulfilling His purposes in your life, and that you may live a life that honors Him as the One True God of your life, bringing Glory to His name, and helping others to know Him.

I love you!

Meeme / Meems