What I know stands to be corrected

I am from a recent generation; I was only born two decades and thirty six months ago, 

So I am kind of new to seeing things for myself and experiencing life without being forewarned of what to guard against. 

I don’t have any older sibling nearby to guide me on things of being a noble woman, so I rely on the Bible and others experiences to be my guide. 

I didn't realise that the Bible has all the answers until I joined Hebrews Cell group back in 2010, my first year.  

I also didn't know much about praying, about God, salvation or even reading the bible. I did used to go to church but it was one of those with services where the pastor does everything, so we never really knew God for ourselves. 

Excuse being that the pastor is the only way for our prayers to properly ascend. I was young, I didn't know any better.  

Despite not knowing it all about how to live well, 

I know that people should respect themselves and live right. 

I know that I should live by prayer and never neglect going to church and it doesn't have to have a “because”. 

I know I should pray for others, even when I don’t personally know them. 

I know I should always say thank you, as my name. 

I know that I should be patient, I should wear my heart on the sleeves, be helpful, be very generous, be kind and tenderhearted; even on days I want to release my rage or show how frustrated I am. 

Yes, I know I am not forced to live selflessly, but these are ways to live harmoniously with others. 

As a person who strives to live in peace with others, I love to.

I know I shouldn't be silent about wrong things and I don’t have to make unnecessary noise when raising concerns. 

I know I have to offer sincere apologies 

I know I have to cry with those that are crying and laugh all the more with those that are running out of breath with laughter.  

I know I have to look happy at all times; I must speak polite and shouldn't sound aggressive. 

I know I should not jump into conclusion or make assumptions. 

I know I should always listen to my instincts and follow my hunches. 

I know I should look beyond a person’s appearance but see their heart and that will show on how they act. 

I know I shouldn't judge anyone, not to undermine people and never disrespect anyone. 

I know I should laugh longer at other people’s jokes, even when they are not that funny. 

I know I should accept hugs despite how much I often times hate being touched. 

I know I should accept when food is offered and always give thanks. 

I know I shouldn't take any offenses but be kind in addressing misunderstandings. 

I know I should not keep record of how many times a person has done me wrong. 

I know I should forgive and ask for forgiveness. 

I know I should not hold any grudges.

I know I should stand up for elders that do not have a seat. 

I know that respect is what I should practice daily, at every moment, even if I am not going to get it in return. 

I know I should be the happiest when the rain falls and smile with the sunshine. 

I know that God loves me, loves you and all of us alike and we should love each other the same. 

Even though I am not doing all that I know to be good and upright all the time, at least I know what I have to do.