Stand firm. That is the simplest advice yet the greatest challenge. There are so many areas in which you must stand firm. You must stand firm in your faith and your convictions -- the rest of the world has none, and will try to strip you of yours in the name of 'tolerance'. You must also stand firm in who you are; the core of your spirit, the essence of you, is unique and magical. Do not let the masses shape you into the image of conformity when you were created in the image of God.
Stand firm in your friendships. Friends may forsake you, may hurt you, may not be there for you when you need them most; never let any of your friends say these things of you. Stand firm in your decisions. Every decision has consequences, and often there are more hidden negatives than you first imagine, but you can not waffle just because things get difficult -- stand firm.
Finally, stand firm in your love. The people you love will not always be lovable, and neither will you. Love does not mean you will always agree on everything, or things will always go the way you want. However, it does mean being steadfast, faithful, unwavering, supportive, and humble. If you grow up to be like me, you'll always struggle with squashing the pride and the feelings that you're always supposed to be right. For love's sake you'll have to confront that part of yourself. You can do it. I believe in you...stand firm.
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