In our days today and yet to come, we must start thinking about what we must do, how to do it and where to start from to have a stable future in today’s economy and world crisis’s. First, the most important part of stabilizing our future and its outcome is to think about the long-term decisions like school, habits, friendships and money because these are all different ways on how we build up to our future and the years ahead of us. Young people must learn how to think beyond what is happening right now. Thinking long-term means asking whether a decision will still be beneficial months or even years later. It also means being willing to make sacrifices now to reach a larger goal in the future. For example, studying instead of always choosing entertainment may feel difficult in the moment, but it can create more opportunities later. Youth who learn to plan are more likely to make responsible decisions and become prepared for adult life.
Second, one thing that is noticed by many adults to the younger people is that there is always some sort of comparison between the youth. For example, that guy has the new model of a car so, I must go get the newest model. These types of comparison can lead us and drag us away from the right path that we want to go and can be difficult to return. The youth have to remember that, however, every person develops at a different pace and has different circumstances, strengths, and goals. Instead of constantly comparing themselves to others, youth should focus on their own progress. A better question is not, “Am I doing better than everyone else?” but “Am I improving compared with where I was before?” Learning to focus on personal growth can build confidence and help young people make decisions based on what is right for their own future rather than trying to copy the lives of others.
Finally, Failure does not mean it’s the end, but it means we are strengthening ourselves and ready to go on a greater path than before. Mistakes, disappointment, rejection, and setbacks are natural parts of growing and learning. As Christians, we are also called to remember that our worth is not based only on our achievements and on our studies, but on our relationship with God and our faith in Jesus Christ. Jesus taught people to trust God, to repent when they fall, and to continue moving forward with faith. Even when we make mistakes, God can use those experiences to teach us humility, patience, perseverance, and wisdom. Failure can show us what needs to change and can help us become stronger in both character and faith. Instead of allowing failure to make us give up, we can turn to Christ for strength, learn from what happened, and continue trying. In this way, failure can become not only a lesson for our future, but also an opportunity to grow closer to God and become the person He calls us to be.
Nikolas Frendian