AGE and NEW PERSPECTIVE

Recently, I was talking to my friend today about my upcoming birthday and how I'm feeling kinda poopy about it. Don't get me wrong, I think it's been a wonderful year but MAN where did the time fly? And I'm just getting older!

I'm very thankful that she pointed out to me that just a few weeks ago I was sitting on her couch marveling on how great this year has been and the wonderful things the Father has been teaching me. She was right.

Then it hit me, every single year I get older, my walk with the Father gets sweeter! I mean, would I really want to wind back the clock? No way! I treasure each difficulty, trial and even temptation because of the learning experiences that accompany them, the things the Father teaches me about myself and most importantly, about Him. Seriously. Sure, the journey gets rougher, the battle is tougher but the things I learn, the joy I receive as He proves His faithfulness and brings me through each trial makes me realize that my walk with Him is closer and I find more reason to love and trust Him. I'm not saying that my mind is constantly fixed on this or that my mindset is always this way but the fact that I am aware of these things more and more each year makes me stop and think, "well okay, bring the years on-keep 'em coming!"