May 2019 WWJWMTD by Steve, the son of John

May 2019

Character of the Month Series

I am always working on my character. It’s a God thing and a something my parents, John and Erna, gave to me while I was growing up. Character development is a life-long process. We never stop growing and changing—the other option is not appealing to me.

As I look around to God’s creation, I see how God has created all things to continue in cycles and to grow to fulfillment. Somethings last hundreds of years while others for only a short time. But, no matter who you are in creation, there is a purpose for your existence and your existence is dependent on others, and you exist to help others within creation to multiply and make everything work together for one purpose alone—to acknowledge who God is and enjoy what He has made.

But all things have rules of growth and for the purpose they were created. It is the rules for self-fulfillment that must be expressed while we walk this world and find purpose at all levels and times in our growth on this earth. Here are the rules that my folks taught me, which I found to have the most good in my life. Rules for living with purpose:

One, learn to share and keep sharing. It is always nice to share and wrong to be selfish.

Two, stand up for others, especially the ones that cannot stand up for themselves.

Three, forgive freely and often—forgiving yourself and others you love is critical.

Four, you cannot correct every wrong but always correct the wrong that is in front of you.

Five, you will make mistakes at every stage in your life on earth—do not keep records of your failures nor should you keep records of other’s mistakes.

Six, you are never better than anyone God has sent you to help—do not let pride get in your way. So, help without receiving help in return.

Seven, if you do not acknowledge God in everything you do, then God will not acknowledge you in the life-here after. Your life will be joyful when God is with you.

Thanks mom and dad for all you did for me and the rules of life you taught me. I will never forget you both!

Ps. The month’s character article is dedicated to my mom (Erna Wentland) who passed away on April 26th. She was 96 years young—the first step in her journey for living with Jesus forever. You and dad are missed and forever grateful I am for your life’s lessons.

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Dr. Steven J. Wentland www.wwjwmtd.com

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