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#goals

   Who is your #goals? By that I mean, who do you look up to? Who do you take inspiration from? My #goals happen to be the second coolest mom (my mom will always be the coolest #sorrynotsorry), most fashion forward woman, greatest makeup artist out there, and the person who has taken me under her wing and given me a place to live. From the picture above you can already tell I take fashion inspiration from her, although her fashion is MUCH cuter. (side note* my hair matches her shoes)
  Not only do I look to her for help in the fashion world but I also look to her for help with life in general. In our Christian walks it is very important that we have someone to guide and shape us. Proverbs 27:17 "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." How important it is to have someone speak truth in your life in a world that is constantly speaking lies! 
   Who should be your mentor? Having a good set of Christian friends in your life is important but you should not lean on them alone. 1 Peter 5:5 "In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble." Having an "elder", aka someone who is older than you, be your mentor is much more beneficial. They have walked through life much longer and have already faced some trials you are facing. Friends tend to tell you what you w a n t to hear but a mentor will tell you what you n e e d to hear.
   Find someone who's life is molded after Christ. You need someone who walks in and speaks truth. Hebrews 13:7 "Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith." It is so important to have someone who will encourage you, help correct you, pick you up, and always point you back to Christ and His word. You can't do this all on your own. Go find someone who inspires you, someone who lives a life dedicated to Christ, and ask them to pour out into your life and be ready to soon pour into others.
   
    Thank you Ashley for being the greatest mentor since I've been in junior high. Thank you for constantly speaking truth and wisdom when I need it. Thank you for guiding me in this crazy city while I'm transitioning into adulthood. Thank you for helping my grow and thank you for the love and grace you show me. You are indeed #G O A L S

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