Being 17 years old I may not have all the answers in life, but I think that if I were an older person looking back, I would tell a young person that what is most important in life is to love God and follow his plan for your life. Whatever you do in life and wherever you go, if you follow God's way he will bless you. I wish that all young people would know that God loves them.

Family is also very important. Love and support of family and friends help you enjoy the good times in life and helps encourage you through the more challenging times. It takes time and effort to have a good marriage, to raise children, to help your parents, and to be there for all the people you love, but the relationships you have with the people you love will be treasured and worth much more than the time and effort you have given them.

We can all help each other and encourage each other in life by doing good whenever we can. Being involved in church and community service group activities is a great way to reach out and help people. When we help people we are sharing God's love.

When I am older I hope I can say that I have been involved with worthwhile work projects. I hope I can say I lived life with good character and values. I hope I still sing and play piano. Music inspires people and can make the world a more joyful place.