An open letter to my graduate...

Zach, 
There are many things I want to share with you now that you have reached this milestone in your life. But, knowing that if I wrote too much there is a good chance you won't read it, I decided to filter it down to 10 life phrases that will help in directing your life.

1. When you focus on problems you will get more problems... When you focus on possibilities you will get more opportunities.
   
2. Prayer is the most powerful tool you have for every problem and decision you will encounter.
   
3. You were made for greatness, make great decisions.
   
4. Make things happen, don't wait for things to happen.
   
5. Everyday choose how you feel about the things, people and events around you.
   
6. Everyday choose how you will respond to the things, people and events around you.
   
7. True strength is expressed by being the first to apologize and the first to forgive.
   
8. Persistence will always lead to success, so don't stop until you have reached your vision of success.
   
9. Your future is, in part, determined by the people you choose to associate with. So, choose with your future in mind.
   
10. Passionately pursue a relationship with God every day of your life!
    

I encourage you to read these 10 phrases over and over until they are stuck in your head like a bad song. Because if these phrases are lived out, I am confident you will be a difference maker in this world!

I am proud of you... And will always be your biggest fan!

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