22/10/2025
1. Be joyful. Life isn’t always a party but you can and should celebrate what God is doing in your life even if no one else does.
2. Be discerning. Not everyone who says they are for you are really for you. People are generally for themselves in the end.
3. Be wise. Not every opportunity is from God. Sometimes what looks like God setting you up is the enemy setting you back.
4. Be tactful. Don’t say everything you think, feel or see. Just pay attention and move accordingly.
5. Be merciful. Forgive quickly and show mercy often. You’ll need both one day so pay it forward.
6. Be thankful. No one owes you anything (unless you have worked for it), so receive everything with gratitude.
7. Be self-aware. Do the heavy lifting for others by already being aware of your need for improvement, what’s going on in and around you and the role you play in making things better. A rebuke from others should rarely be a surprise to you.
8. Be intentional. Life doesn’t happen automatically. Living life without a plan is like driving a car without a wheel—you’re bound to crash.
9. Be spiritual. Things aren’t always as they appear so don’t be so quick to judge everything by what you see. God has a plan, a Name and a purpose. Lean into that and encourage others to do the same.
10. Be humble. You don’t own anything and you can’t take anything with you. Take correction, help others when you can and embrace your process. Be more focused on who you are becoming than what you are creating.
11. Be human. Be rational AND emotional. Be curious and brave, work hard and do nothing at times, too. Succeed, make mistakes and learn so you can grow. Whatever you do, don’t apologize for being a person.
12. Be purposeful. Don’t do anything or connect with anyone “just because.” You have a God-given purpose to walk in. Use your gifts to fulfill your calling. Leave your mark in this world and only maintain connections with people who want to see you win.
