A Letter to my Children... & You

Written for my children, for when they are older and will understand it more.  But maybe you {my dear readers} could use this right now, too? I know I would benefit from these words being spoken to me daily.

My Dear Children,
I pray you are clinging tightly to Jesus.  Be ready. Be ready for whatever comes your way, whether you think it to be good or worry it may cause strife. 
I want you to be BOLD in your conversations and in your actions. You can be bold, kindly.
Act as Jesus would.
  Soften your hearts.  Drop your guard, & Be more genuine.  Yes, please, please be more genuine.  And forgiving.  If you aren't forgivin', you aren't livin'. Cheesy? Yes.
Don't be afraid of a disappointment.  Be afraid of regret over the things you didn't do or say.
  Time will run out.  You don't have forever to do it all.  Your life on Earth will end. Make the time for the things that matter.  Quit hiding behind excuses that are inflicted by your insecurities.
They say people will forget what you've said but remember how you made them feel.  I hope you never forget the feeling of being absolutely positively loved by your momma.
Some people will work to twist your words and hurt you, stray from them.  Just stray.
Make your mark on the world & shine brightly.
Take time to heal your soul.  It needs refreshing more than you'd think.
If you think things are fine, they probably aren't.  Address the internal problem and move on.  Yes, it's internal, trust me.
Always be ready to move on.
You don't get a warning for when your time comes to meet our heavenly Father, so just be ready.
Never forget to work in face to face conversations. I don't care how easy our cool social media is, it's not the same.
Know how to play at least one tune on guitar or piano.  Never turn down an opportunity to perform.
Smile, please?
When you meet "the one" never forget that they are the ONE. Do what you have to do to make it work. Pray often for them. And don't be afraid to ask them to pray for you.  Love them fully and passionately.
Wherever there is bad, there is also GOOD.  Seek it out. 
Regularly step out of your comfort zone and see how much you'll grow.
Make time for fun!
  When you need spiritual help, get it.
Don't go this life alone.  Keep Jesus in your heart and good deeds on your mind.

I.Love.You. 
Momma