My birthday was a week ago Wednesday, February 23rd. When I was little I LOVED celebrating my birthday. I loved it so much, we had a birthday week each year. (Or at least I did.:)) Over the years I've still enjoyed my birthday, but the excitement of turning another year older is quickly dying.
I don't know that I would say I'm a goal oriented person, but I have definitely always known what I've wanted to do with my life. I've had a "plan" since I was a little girl. Grow up, go to college, get married, become a teacher, make a difference in this world, and have babies. I had a time frame on all of it. You know, the usual 5 year or 10 year plan.
My birthday was hard for me this year because I've put a time frame on things in my life that are not necessarily in my control. Instead of focusing on the amazing blessings that God has provided in my life I wanted to focus on the things that I haven't accomplished. I did not realize how much I was dwelling on these things until I woke up Thursday, February 24th. and a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I was reminded of the verse from Isaiah 55 that says,
I don't know that I would say I'm a goal oriented person, but I have definitely always known what I've wanted to do with my life. I've had a "plan" since I was a little girl. Grow up, go to college, get married, become a teacher, make a difference in this world, and have babies. I had a time frame on all of it. You know, the usual 5 year or 10 year plan.
My birthday was hard for me this year because I've put a time frame on things in my life that are not necessarily in my control. Instead of focusing on the amazing blessings that God has provided in my life I wanted to focus on the things that I haven't accomplished. I did not realize how much I was dwelling on these things until I woke up Thursday, February 24th. and a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I was reminded of the verse from Isaiah 55 that says,
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways, my ways," declares the Lord.
As well as the verse from Jeremiah 29 that says,
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you."
God does have a plan for my life. In fact He has been doing an amazing work in both Justin and my hearts. I cannot wait to see what He is planning and what is coming in the next few months and years. So instead of dreading the next year, God did and overhaul in my heart and I am looking forward to what He has in store! He is faithful!
On a lighter note... Justin made my day special by getting me this AMAZING Bible that I've had my eye on for a couple of months now. I am absolutely loving it! It's an awesome way to study the Bible.
On a lighter note... Justin made my day special by getting me this AMAZING Bible that I've had my eye on for a couple of months now. I am absolutely loving it! It's an awesome way to study the Bible.
He also had these beautiful flowers sent to school!!
What's in store for me this 28th year of my life God only knows. I'm going to enjoy the walk with Him holding my hand.
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