Growing Up…Growing Deep…Growing Wise…

Growing Up…Growing Deep…Growing Wise…

Some aspects of growing up are outside of our control

Other aspects are dependent upon our effort

Our chronological growth is a gift...life...

From birth day to birthday

We are not the Giver of the gift...

And should never choose to return it

But instead...use it...each year...

To grow up...to grow deep…to grow wise

The height of our growth is dependent upon...

The level of our root...how deep is it...

And what kind of foundation is it rooted in...

Solid ground...or sinking sand

Is it strong enough to support us...

Growing up...Growing deeper...Growing wiser

Tall enough to see and be seen...awareness and example

Wide enough...to cover and touch others

Deep enough to handle it all...

With Grace and Dignity

May we all continue to grow in our purpose...

In who we were designed to be...

Not based on all of our experiences...

But in some cases...despite them

Mentally, emotionally, spiritually, relationally...

Educationally, vocationally, financially, and in wisdom...

Our work at...and prayer for them...determines our growth

Don’t ever give up...be determined to...

Change some ways or beliefs...if you need to...

So that you can grow as tall...

And as wide as you were created to...

With deep and thick roots to keep you...

Balanced and upright...no matter the height of your growth

Another day...is another opportunity...

To grow some more...and share what you’ve learned

We all have something to share...to help another...

Grow up...grow deeper...grow wiser