Lessons from a Former President

[380 words] John Quincy Adams may have held more important offices than anyone in the history of the United States. He served with distinction not only as the president and secretary of state but also as a senator, congressman, and an ambassador to major European leaders. He also played several key roles in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the events leading up to the Civil War. However, at the age of70, he wrote, “My whole life has been a succession of disappointments. I can scarcely recollect a single instance of success in anything that l ever undertook.” I think there are a couple of things we can learn from the feelings of our fourth president. First, we should not sell ourselves short. No matter who you are, as a Christian, you play an important role in the history of humanity, and you can impact eternity by the…