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I think the best advice I could give anyone at this point in my life right now, from my best friend to a complete stranger is well simply put, your life is not yours. Your life is like a gift, on loan to you for as many years as you occupy this earth. Your life has been entrusted to you by God and yes, he has given you free will, but that doesn't mean you get to skip out on the rules and as much control you think you may have today or tomorrow or five years from now is truly nonexistent. Our lives were gifted and entrusted to us by the king of kings so that we may be a living testimony of his love until he returns and takes back his kingdom. We are all ambassadors for God and with that comes great responsibility, trial, maybe turmoil, but also relief. Often times not being in control seems scary, but when you realize that the one in control not only has your best interest at heart, but also that of the entire universe, well it's quite comforting. It has taken me personally some time to realize that I not only can't control everything, but I don't want to. When I give things over to God and bring my focus back to him and what he wants for my life, everything changes, it's no longer about me because it never was and it’s no longer about the circumstances at hand because they are gradual in comparison to the ultimate plan God has. When you invite him into your life, when you completely surrender control, yes you may feel fear but trust me that fades, and in return of that fear, you receive utter joy, peace and even reassurance that in the darkest waters, everything will be okay. Live your life fearlessly free of control, give it to God, let him guide your life and when you do, you will see things come together in your life and maybe even the lives around you that was previously unexpected. Live with a knowledge that this life is not yours, serve an audience of one and your life will truly be of adequate service. Your life is not yours, and that is the greatest gift we have all ever been given, we get to live in service to the king of kings in this life as preparation for the next and the blessings and peace that accompany that, the security knowing you are loved and guided by a God who died for you, who died for those you love and who not only came back, but who is coming again... That is beyond worth living for, that is worth striving every moment to serve and love others the way Jesus did and to do our best to be a true testimony of the legacy our king has so mercifully allowed us to be a part of.

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