"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.(Romans 12:2)
Infancy
Needy
Observant
"Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born I set you apart." - Jeramiah 1:5
Toddlerhood
Curious
Always into everything
Defiant
Didn't understand rules
But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. - Mark 10:14
Preschool
Smart
Was in the gifted classes
Reading books alone
Lonely
Outcast
Felt out of place in school
Fighting
Angry
As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. - Daniel 1:17
Elementary School
Gifted
T.A.G field trips
Egotistical
Misunderstood
Troubled Home
Fighting with alcoholic father
Anger
Sub Topic
"Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil." - Psalms 37:8
Adolescence
Defiant
Trouble in school
Being suspended
Angry
Depression
Low self-worth
Had a hard time making friends
Sub Topic
For rebellion is as the sin of divination, and presumption is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, he has also rejected you from being king.” - Samuel 15:23
Young Adulthood
Reckless
Fighting
Going to jail
Wondering if God even existed
Drug use
Lonely
Scared
Could not face Responsibilities
Self-hate
Redeemed
Getting Clean
Finding God
Going to drug treatment
Fearful
Sub Topic
But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. James 1:14-15
Middle Adulthood
Progression
Helping others
Love
Starting a business
Content
Goal-Oriented
Purchasing a home
Hopeful
Building a life that God has planned for me
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”—Jeremiah 29:11
Late Adulthood
Content
Finding peace in God
Helping Others
Be known as a man with integrity that dedicated his life to benefit others that are suffering
Fun
Retiring and enjoying life
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”—Romans 15:13