Laws are guidelines that stipulate how people should behave. These guidelines determine our success tomorrow. At home we have laws, for example, don’t steal , don’t lie, greet elders, etc. These laws are meant to protect and shape you.
As you are growing up, have laws that define you . These laws should be based on what your parents taught you. Make sure you don’t violate these laws. Your journey to adulthood will be a success. Define yourself. Know who you are. Don’t be like anyone else. Don’t copy anyone. Be yourself. All this is possible if you define yourself with your laws.
You can set laws for yourself, for example, No sex before marriage. No alcohol or smoking before I finish my degree. No clubbing or partying. Or I will make prayer my habit. I will read the Bible every day. I will read something every day, etc.
These laws will determine how you will use your time every day. These will also determine the type of friends you associate with.
When you buy a fridge or TV, you will find a manual. This manual directs you on how to use the gadgets. Without proper guidance, you won’t be able to use all the buttons on the remote. The same applies to you, God gave you the laws to follow. These laws will guide you on this journey to adulthood. You can’t do anything you want with your body or be everywhere. Remember anything that you mismanage you will lose it: If you mismanage your body you will lose it. If you mismanagement your teenage time you will lose it. If you mismanage your mouth, drinking smoking ,kissing,you perish. Manage your life choices now. Without laws, you perish. These laws are also called principles. They come first in everything you do. You write and stick them in your bedroom. Seeing them every day in your room will always remind you about your priorities. Above all ,ask God to grant you grace to overcome all the temptations.
Dr Manners Msongelwa/ +263 771 019 392/ Author/ Teacher / Youth Coach