to God
- Thanking God for each trial knowing that He is working through it to build in me the character of Jesus Christ
- Serving others as unto the Lord even though there is no apparent gratitude or recognition for my service
- Obeying God by faith even though my natural inclinations tell me otherwise
- Allowing God the freedom to work rather than attempting to change people and situations in my own strength
- Using my teenage years to accomplish as much as possible for God’s kingdom rather than focusing on boyfriend/girlfriend relationships
to Parents
- Listening attentively to my parents instructions and putting their wishes ahead of my own schedule
- Viewing my brothers and sisters as those whom the Lord has brought into my life to teach me character
- Trusting that God will work through my parents to guide me in His choice for marriage
to your Civil Authorities
- Being respectful to those whom God has placed in authority over me even though their goals and priorities may be different than my own
to your Employers
- Showing gratefulness for my present salary rather than focusing on possible future benefits
- Being willing to learn and serve rather than aspiring to leadership
to your Church Leaders
- Avoiding criticising others in the church realising that God is patient with me and my own shortcomings