Comments on: The Best Piece of Advice http://ylcf.org/2010/02/the-best-piece-of-advice/ YLCF Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:52:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Edith http://ylcf.org/2010/02/the-best-piece-of-advice/#comment-10727 Edith Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:01:59 +0000 http://ylcf.org/?p=5059#comment-10727 One nugget I have received recently is: "People act the way they do because of who they are, not because of who we are." One nugget I have received recently is: “People act the way they do because of who they are, not because of who we are.”

]]> By: Emily http://ylcf.org/2010/02/the-best-piece-of-advice/#comment-10722 Emily Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:05:37 +0000 http://ylcf.org/?p=5059#comment-10722 Thanks for the good post and all the amazing comments! The best advise that I have ever received was from my dad. He would always tell me, "In everything you do, act in Gods grace". Thanks for the good post and all the amazing comments! The best advise that I have ever received was from my dad. He would always tell me, “In everything you do, act in Gods grace”.

]]> By: Jordan http://ylcf.org/2010/02/the-best-piece-of-advice/#comment-10714 Jordan Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:28:29 +0000 http://ylcf.org/?p=5059#comment-10714 “It is better to say, ‘This one thing I do’ than to say, ‘These forty things I dabble with.’” ~D. L. Moody This quote was in the book Becoming a Woman of Simplicity by Cynthia Heald. “It is better to say, ‘This one thing I do’ than to say, ‘These forty things I dabble with.’” ~D. L. Moody

This quote was in the book Becoming a Woman of Simplicity by Cynthia Heald.

]]> By: LeAnna http://ylcf.org/2010/02/the-best-piece-of-advice/#comment-10707 LeAnna Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:19:46 +0000 http://ylcf.org/?p=5059#comment-10707 My Daddy always says "What's done is done and cannot be undone." In other words, no use crying over what you can't change. When we're saved by grace through faith, we can press on regardless of the past. Same goes with how we treat people and they treat us. Whatever is behind us, let's keep it there and keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, not the former things. My Mom and I were just talking the other day about how self esteem and self consciousness are really just a form of selfishness! So very, very true. Most people who have an appearance of self confidence don't always personally feel that they are - but rather have come to terms with the fact they're not perfect and <i>it's really okay</i>! :) My Daddy always says “What’s done is done and cannot be undone.” In other words, no use crying over what you can’t change. When we’re saved by grace through faith, we can press on regardless of the past. Same goes with how we treat people and they treat us. Whatever is behind us, let’s keep it there and keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, not the former things.

My Mom and I were just talking the other day about how self esteem and self consciousness are really just a form of selfishness! So very, very true. Most people who have an appearance of self confidence don’t always personally feel that they are – but rather have come to terms with the fact they’re not perfect and it’s really okay! :)

]]> By: Bizzy http://ylcf.org/2010/02/the-best-piece-of-advice/#comment-10705 Bizzy Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:02:04 +0000 http://ylcf.org/?p=5059#comment-10705 Having just gone through a difficult situation in a wich I recieved more advice then I ever thought possible, your post really got me thinking. Sometimes, like right now for me, it's easier to just turn your ears off to what others have to say rather than listening and seeing what you can glean from their words of wisdom. I struggled with this last year, and even a little bit now. But after reading your post and thinking about, the one piece of advice that stands out in my mind has been repeated to me by almost everyone in my life this last year is this: If you your lips Would keep from slips These things observe with care: To whom you speak, Of whom you speak, And how, and when, and where. This past year I have seen words do more damage in peoples' lives than anything I've ever seen before. This little quoat serves to remind me that my tongue is quite capable of really hurting those around me if I am not careful. Having just gone through a difficult situation in a wich I recieved more advice then I ever thought possible, your post really got me thinking. Sometimes, like right now for me, it’s easier to just turn your ears off to what others have to say rather than listening and seeing what you can glean from their words of wisdom. I struggled with this last year, and even a little bit now. But after reading your post and thinking about, the one piece of advice that stands out in my mind has been repeated to me by almost everyone in my life this last year is this:
If you your lips
Would keep from slips
These things observe with care:
To whom you speak,
Of whom you speak,
And how, and when, and where.
This past year I have seen words do more damage in peoples’ lives than anything I’ve ever seen before. This little quoat serves to remind me that my tongue is quite capable of really hurting those around me if I am not careful.

]]> By: Elizabeth H. (Russia) http://ylcf.org/2010/02/the-best-piece-of-advice/#comment-10704 Elizabeth H. (Russia) Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:11:28 +0000 http://ylcf.org/?p=5059#comment-10704 Similarly, I was told once that it's a "sin" to be shy. While I'm still processing that bit of information, I agree about self-consciousness. My way of dealing with feeling nervous or upset is to remain quiet. But I noticed that it upsets my friends when I space out. So I've been trying to catch myself and ENGAGE, even if it is just making eye contact or nodding. Similarly, I was told once that it’s a “sin” to be shy. While I’m still processing that bit of information, I agree about self-consciousness. My way of dealing with feeling nervous or upset is to remain quiet. But I noticed that it upsets my friends when I space out. So I’ve been trying to catch myself and ENGAGE, even if it is just making eye contact or nodding.

]]> By: Vanessa http://ylcf.org/2010/02/the-best-piece-of-advice/#comment-10703 Vanessa Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:03:50 +0000 http://ylcf.org/?p=5059#comment-10703 I can't exactly pin down where or from whom I first heard this, but I think the best advice I have ever been given is to not take myself too seriously. In other words, not to exalt my own needs, feelings, and opinions above those of other people. It's easy to live as though our own needs are dreadfully important, but in the context of eternity, they're really not. It's actually a relief to know that I don't need to push to get my own needs met or my opinions listened to. God will take care of all of those things. The worst advice I've ever been given? To be more pushy, forward, and vocal about my wants, needs, and opinions. To "express myself" more. Ladies, don't go down that road. It leads to a very unhappy ending. I can’t exactly pin down where or from whom I first heard this, but I think the best advice I have ever been given is to not take myself too seriously. In other words, not to exalt my own needs, feelings, and opinions above those of other people. It’s easy to live as though our own needs are dreadfully important, but in the context of eternity, they’re really not. It’s actually a relief to know that I don’t need to push to get my own needs met or my opinions listened to. God will take care of all of those things.

The worst advice I’ve ever been given? To be more pushy, forward, and vocal about my wants, needs, and opinions. To “express myself” more. Ladies, don’t go down that road. It leads to a very unhappy ending.

]]> By: Anonymous http://ylcf.org/2010/02/the-best-piece-of-advice/#comment-10701 Anonymous Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:38:14 +0000 http://ylcf.org/?p=5059#comment-10701 Best advice I ever received: Trust is a choice not an feeling - choose to trust God! Best advice I ever received: Trust is a choice not an feeling – choose to trust God!

]]> By: women of promise http://ylcf.org/2010/02/the-best-piece-of-advice/#comment-10700 women of promise Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:35:53 +0000 http://ylcf.org/?p=5059#comment-10700 I'd have to say that mine came from my father. He told me, <i> Whatever you do, don't borrow an offense.</i> As someone who has been active in many different churches and in working with young people, this is been priceless advice. The more you speak with people, hear opinions, etc... the easier it is to borrow someone else's offense. It is so vital to keep yourself in check. Natasha I’d have to say that mine came from my father. He told me, Whatever you do, don’t borrow an offense.

As someone who has been active in many different churches and in working with young people, this is been priceless advice. The more you speak with people, hear opinions, etc… the easier it is to borrow someone else’s offense. It is so vital to keep yourself in check.

Natasha

]]> By: Sarah Ann http://ylcf.org/2010/02/the-best-piece-of-advice/#comment-10699 Sarah Ann Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:41:10 +0000 http://ylcf.org/?p=5059#comment-10699 There was one quote that my mom liked to tell my sisters and I as little girls when we would primped in front of the mirror. She said, "Never spend more time looking in the mirror each morning than you spend looking into the face of God for your morning devotions." There was one quote that my mom liked to tell my sisters and I as little girls when we would primped in front of the mirror. She said,

“Never spend more time looking in the mirror each morning than you spend looking into the face of God for your morning devotions.”

]]> By: Sophie http://ylcf.org/2010/02/the-best-piece-of-advice/#comment-10698 Sophie Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:39:05 +0000 http://ylcf.org/?p=5059#comment-10698 Wow! I struggle with being self-conscious too, so this really struck home :) My pastor is always saying this: Get the small things right, and bigger things will be given to you. (E.g. being consistent and faithful in turning up to church early each week to set up, even when you really, really don't feel like it. The people on my church's leadership team now are those who were faithfully serving in church, seemingly unnoticed, for a very long time.) You have to get the basics right first. Wow! I struggle with being self-conscious too, so this really struck home :)

My pastor is always saying this: Get the small things right, and bigger things will be given to you. (E.g. being consistent and faithful in turning up to church early each week to set up, even when you really, really don’t feel like it. The people on my church’s leadership team now are those who were faithfully serving in church, seemingly unnoticed, for a very long time.) You have to get the basics right first.

]]> By: Elisabeth http://ylcf.org/2010/02/the-best-piece-of-advice/#comment-10697 Elisabeth Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:05:28 +0000 http://ylcf.org/?p=5059#comment-10697 Gretchen, I heard similar advice about self-consciousness, and oh how I needed it! :O) Much better these days, thanks be to God! A piece of advice that sticks in my mind is my mom's: "Never say no to Jesus." Gretchen, I heard similar advice about self-consciousness, and oh how I needed it! :O) Much better these days, thanks be to God!

A piece of advice that sticks in my mind is my mom’s: “Never say no to Jesus.”

]]> By: Lisa http://ylcf.org/2010/02/the-best-piece-of-advice/#comment-10696 Lisa Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:53:20 +0000 http://ylcf.org/?p=5059#comment-10696 Hee hee, Megan, I was like, "What's the third thing? I HAVE TO KNOW!!" :) Hee hee, Megan, I was like, “What’s the third thing? I HAVE TO KNOW!!” :)

]]> By: Megan http://ylcf.org/2010/02/the-best-piece-of-advice/#comment-10694 Megan Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:44:30 +0000 http://ylcf.org/?p=5059#comment-10694 Ooh, that's a good one! *makes mental note to remember that next time* :P Ooh, that’s a good one! *makes mental note to remember that next time*
:P

]]> By: Megan http://ylcf.org/2010/02/the-best-piece-of-advice/#comment-10693 Megan Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:09:12 +0000 http://ylcf.org/?p=5059#comment-10693 Oops, that was supposed to be "two" not "three"! Oops, that was supposed to be “two” not “three”!

]]> By: Megan http://ylcf.org/2010/02/the-best-piece-of-advice/#comment-10692 Megan Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:08:21 +0000 http://ylcf.org/?p=5059#comment-10692 This one came from my high school senior girls' group leader, a woman whose kids I know well and who I respect very much. There are only two choices you make in life that you can't change. Where you live, what you do, what school you attend- all of that can be changed. But the choice to follow God and the choice of who to marry, those last a lifetime. When you do choose who to marry, there are three very important things to remember. First, make sure you really like him. You've got to stick with him forever, and life isn't always easy, so marry someone you enjoy. Second, make sure he is worthy of your support and respect. To respect and stand behind your husband is part of the duty of a wife, so make sure it will be easy to do so. She says she'll keep telling us that all year, so it will stick with us. Obviously, it's working! This one came from my high school senior girls’ group leader, a woman whose kids I know well and who I respect very much.

There are only two choices you make in life that you can’t change. Where you live, what you do, what school you attend- all of that can be changed. But the choice to follow God and the choice of who to marry, those last a lifetime. When you do choose who to marry, there are three very important things to remember. First, make sure you really like him. You’ve got to stick with him forever, and life isn’t always easy, so marry someone you enjoy. Second, make sure he is worthy of your support and respect. To respect and stand behind your husband is part of the duty of a wife, so make sure it will be easy to do so.

She says she’ll keep telling us that all year, so it will stick with us. Obviously, it’s working!

]]> By: Michelle http://ylcf.org/2010/02/the-best-piece-of-advice/#comment-10691 Michelle Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:36:17 +0000 http://ylcf.org/?p=5059#comment-10691 Never doubt in the dark what God has told you in the light. Never doubt in the dark what God has told you in the light.

]]> By: Heather http://ylcf.org/2010/02/the-best-piece-of-advice/#comment-10690 Heather Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:22:40 +0000 http://ylcf.org/?p=5059#comment-10690 Live each day purposefully - if your goal for a day is just to get through it, that is all that you will accomplish. This especially helped me when I was a camp counselor, but I imagine when I'm a mom, it will come in handy again! Of course I wanted to accomplish more than just surviving a day, despite exhaustion. I was there to reach girls' lives, so I had to set higher goals for my individual days. Live each day purposefully – if your goal for a day is just to get through it, that is all that you will accomplish. This especially helped me when I was a camp counselor, but I imagine when I’m a mom, it will come in handy again! Of course I wanted to accomplish more than just surviving a day, despite exhaustion. I was there to reach girls’ lives, so I had to set higher goals for my individual days.

]]> By: jessica faith http://ylcf.org/2010/02/the-best-piece-of-advice/#comment-10689 jessica faith Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:21:22 +0000 http://ylcf.org/?p=5059#comment-10689 wow... i've received so many pieces of good advice over the years - i don't know where to start!!! lol :) very nice post Gretchen. Although those are all very good pieces of advice, I think our best advice comes from God's word - my favorite piece of advice there (at the moment :)) is 1 Corinthians 10: 31: "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. " Blessings!! wow… i’ve received so many pieces of good advice over the years – i don’t know where to start!!! lol
:) very nice post Gretchen.
Although those are all very good pieces of advice, I think our best advice comes from God’s word – my favorite piece of advice there (at the moment :) ) is 1 Corinthians 10: 31: “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. ”
Blessings!!

]]> By: ladyfelicity http://ylcf.org/2010/02/the-best-piece-of-advice/#comment-10688 ladyfelicity Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:34:06 +0000 http://ylcf.org/?p=5059#comment-10688 I especially like the last piece of advice! :) I especially like the last piece of advice! :)

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