A New Plateau Arrives

Life often takes unexpected turns. We have our own plans, only to look back a few months down the road and see that God had different ideas. Every once and a while, we are given prime days for remembering the past. We get to see just where we have been, how we have changed, how we have growth still to be accomplished.

Today is such a time for me, for it is my birthday. Twenty-two sounded ancient growing up and yet, here I am. I passed that middle school plateau (one that seemed so grown up) long ago.

I'm not where I thought I would be at this age. For the longest time, I totally believed that I would be married and have a child by now. But nope, I am still single. While some people in my life probably question my desire for marriage, I can assure them that it is still there. Hearing Valentine's Day plans and not having ones of my own can be tough on this romantic.

That being said, I have had it reaffirmed to me that I am right where God wants me to be. He wants me working at the library and doing college; He wants me living at home and yet establishing my own independent interests. These are years that should not be wasted.....

I truly hope that I did not waste my twenty-first year. I know that there was pruning and refining as the Lord taught me a lot about Himself and yes, even about myself. He has reminded me of what it means to be dependent on Him--I have seen His mercies are new every morning. I'm far from where I want to be, but I am thankful that I have yet another year in which Hr can shape me and mold me.

So that is what I hope twenty-two turns out to be for me: a time where I let Him continue to make my decisions and guide my steps. I'm just along for the ride. If God wants me finding my "Prince Charming" during these next three hundred and sixty-five days, wonderful....but I'm open to the other things that He will reveal during the same period.

Thank you, Father, with blessing me with life. Thank you for bringing me through the past year even more in love with You. Thank you for your mercy and grace and for the little things that blessed my socks off. I look forward to seeing what you do next!