Lessons...

Some lessons I have recently learned (and thought I'd pass along a bit of wisdom to you all, hoping that you can relate, or that you won't learn the hard way like I have in some cases, or maybe if you have some input or something to add). Enjoy!

1. Whenever you try to convince yourself that something is a good idea, that means it's not (because if it was, then you wouldn't have to sit there trying to convince yourself.)

2. Honesty is ALWAYS best, even if it hurts someone's feelings.

3. Sin can be forgiven and erased, but remember that there is also a lesson to be learned to go along with it (and the lesson isn't always pain-free).

4. Best friends should never be taken for granted. Always remember to be thankful for them.

5. God is not meant to be understood or defined. The moment you think you have Him figured out, is the moment you realize how big and great He is and how little you really know. That is why He asks us to have Faith (sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see).

6. My mom is very wise, much wiser about things than I am.

7. Proverbs 2: "My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding...For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you." We must be active about our Faith in order to grow, change, and learn.

On another note, thought I'd share a random photo of the cat I live with. This is Sophie; she's my roommate's cat. She is very spastic and energetic! Always is getting into something she shouldn't be getting into (like my plants). She loves to chew on hair-bands, so I have to keep all mine hidden. But she is also very cute and lovable! :)