Dr. John Bosman (at g//z - Beginning of End|Strong)

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I feel like blogging about this just in case I lose my notebook.
I should probably do this more often.
Basically, a friend and I had a discussion on part of this on the same day Dr. Bosman would talk on it.

Here are my notes off of John's talk:

God wanted you to be here, he needs you to be here for a purpose.

[[People are like Snowflakes, not One is the Same]]

"You are YOU for a reason. Never ever try to be somebody else."

You make the decision to be a failure or a success, your parents and your peers don't decide for you.

How do I live my life to End Strong? 5 ways that will help you to end your life strong:

1) It starts with a goal. Focusing on the Call of God. Develop a purpose, what is your purpose? Whatever stirs your passion determines your purpose/calling.[Do you feel pulled to a certain place or a particular people? Do you feel sadness or anger towards something?] Mind in the beginning what matters at the end. [How will your choice effect certain goals in your life? Make the right choice now.]


2)Determine where you are and live your life committed to your dream/goal. [Reference to Alice in Wonderland: When Alice speaks to the Cheshire Cat and he tells her she can't know where she's going until she knows where she's at.]


3) Aim your life like an arrow. FOCUS. Learn to focus on your determined destiny. [Like a camera, focus on your goal and the rest fades out]
Find a subject and decide to focus on one thing. If you'll spend an extra hour everyday on the subject you choose, you'll become an expert in that field in five years or less.


4) Choose your relationships carefully. [Mind in the beginning what matters at the end [; ] Our God is a God of new beginnings.


5) Make God the top priority of your life. [Putting your main focus on God is going to help you find what you're looking for. He helps everything fall into place]

Psalm 119: 9-16

9 How can a young man cleanse his way?
By taking heed according to Your word.
10 With my whole heart I have sought You;
Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments!
11 Your word I have hidden in my heart,
That I might not sin against You.
12 Blessed are You, O LORD!
Teach me Your statutes.
13 With my lips I have declared
All the judgments of Your mouth.
14 I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies,
As much as in all riches.
15 I will meditate on Your precepts,
And contemplate Your ways.
16 I will delight myself in Your statutes;
I will not forget Your word.