A Father’s Letter to His Daughter Upon Leaving Home for College

Dear Karis,

It has been a pleasure to raise you. We admire all that you’ve accomplished. We are delighted that you follow Jesus. As you begin this new chapter,

Remember

Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. (Jeremiah 6:16)

What we’ve taught you, and what you’ve learned at church, is trustworthy. The ancient paths provide guardrails to secure your greatest happiness in this world. All Scriptural prohibitions are designed to enhance, promote, and maximize our joy in this life and in the one to come.

Just as you have been doing, continue to develop habits for this new environment, habits that will become instincts: Getting enough rest, eating well, exercising, going to church, and starting your day with God. You won’t always feel like doing the right thing. But doing the right thing always leads to feeling better. You’ve surely noticed that already. Dying to yourself in the moment is the path to resurrection, and lasting and greater joy.

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