Today Jake graduated from High School. It was an overly long ceremony. Ya know what, it was about as long as Phil's graduation and someone gave a sermon at that one! I'm not sure why they prolonged the ceremony, but it was quite long and drawn out.
But that's okay. Jake graduated and that's all that matters! Congratulations little guy!!
So, I was noticing quite a drastic difference between Phil's graduation and Jake's graduation. Everyone that spoke at Jake's graduation talked about going out into the world and achieving whatever it is you want. They talked about success being whatever it is that you wanted to achieve and then achieving it. Many of the people used the phrase "carpe diem", indicating that the graduating students needed to seize the day, seize their opportunities, make the most of each day that they have and strive for the very best.
It was all about the individual person. What the individual could/should do. How the individual could rise to the top, take charge and make the most of their own life.
Me me me!
Now at Phil's graduation it was completely the opposite. It was not about the individual succeeding. At least not in the eyes of the world. Most of those that spoke at Phil's graduation talked about being servant leaders- about going out into the world and serving those in need. There was no mention of rising to the top, taking charge and making the most of your own life. It was about being a Godly influence, a passionate Christ follower, a servant to those in need. It was not about carpe diem, it was solely about carpe deum. Seize God!
Silly mom! She stepped right in front of the camera!
Congrats Jake!!
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