2022 Graduation Magazine

CLASS OF 2022 LINCOLN DAILY NEWS.COM MAY / JUNE 2022 Page 81 and they are ready to go and begin their adult life of work, career, responsibility; they are certainly being asked by many “What are you going to do now?” He said that some knew that answer, others were not yet certain. He called out one student in the group and said the young man has a plan, a couple of options he intends to pursue. Rev. Dr. Shelton said no matter what lie ahead for the graduates, plan in plans, or yet formulating, it was important that all of them follow the ‘Three C’s of life.’ He said three things that would speak to each person in the room. “The first thing you should do before you make any decision is count the cost. Everything in life costs something - time, energy, effort, money, practice, tests, more education, did I mention money? You’ve got to know that there is a price to be paid.” He said that in the Bible, Jesus knew there would be a cost. And when he spoke to his disciples he told them “Before you join me, consider the price you will have to pay.” Rev. Dr. Shelton said the second ‘C’ is “Commitment.” He said the students would have to be committed to what they do. He said, “Life is going to throw some things at you, and if you are not committed, you may lose.” Moving on, he said that after considering the cost, making the commitment, then the final ‘C’ is to “Continue.” He said again, times w Continue 8