So, today I hit a new decade. And I have to be honest - at first - I was not excited about no longer being in my twenties. Not at all. In fact, I decided I wasn't going to think about it anymore until it got closer to the time. Someone even tried to cheer me up by letting me know that 30 is the new 20. :) And then eventually - something shifted. I venture to say that it was my time spent with the Lord, and the more I pressed into Him - the more blessings around me started to be revealed. And eventually I realized that even though my twenties were rough at times. . . and even my teens (which is a long story for a different time) - that my life was finally starting to "come together". In the sense that I was walking on solid ground. I will spare you the details - but basically - I have build my house on solid rock. My foundation is firm and when I look to Jesus I realize my 30's are going to be some of my best years yet! Not necessarily easy or a cake walk - I may be in a position of strength in many area's of my life now - but that doesn't mean hardship won't come my way. But man - more than ever am I in Love with Jesus - and so looking forward to what He has in store for me this next decade. Many people thought the world was going to end May 21st because of a guy who was obsessed with numerology... I lean towards false prophet - but I do feel bad for him, because he is so sucked into the lies that he really believes he has it figured out. The enemy has him so distracted with figuring it out - He is no longer (or never was really) in a pursuit of God's heart. But anyhow - my point in saying that is - while people were frantic about judgement day coming - I continually had a peace. A peace that definitely passed all understanding and so I was careful of how I approached that subject with believer's and unbelievers. and oddly enough - it was always easier to talk to the unbelievers about the future of our world. but my point is - my birthday was approaching - and I knew in my heart of hearts - that God still has great plans for me. Plans to bring healing to many many people that I come in contact with everyday.
I knew in my heart of hearts that 30 and beyond are going to be some of my most glorifying to God years. And so - I'm jacked.
In the past couple of weeks God has already brought 4 new friendships into my life - that I am looking forward to nurturing and getting to know. Some single. Some married... it doesn't matter. They all need the love of Christ. I have been blessed by all of them - and I am sure there is going to be many memories made in the future with them. Celebrating marriages, kids, jobs, life... etc.
But today - I spend the day with an old friend. We were friends in high school - but actually became closer during college - even though we didn't go to the same school. (she went to messiah - I went to pbu) And ever since we've been best friends. Our lives took different directions - but we still remained close and in touch. And for her 30th birthday - we went to NYC (which was in december - right before new years eve - yeah it was crowded and cold!) So for my birthday we were going to go up again - when it was
warm. I even invited a bunch of other friends - however, it didn't work for anyone to go. I admit - I was really disappointed at first. But honestly - it became a blessing to just stay home and hang out. I had been going so hard day after day for two weeks prior that it was great just being able to catch up on some sleep and just rest. I also in a turn of events, last minute found out I would get to have my niece.
What a privilege. I love her as if she were my own and to spend my special day with her as well was such a blessing. My friend Kristin (along with her daughter) took me out for lunch - we had hibachi (my first time), went to the grocery store to get stuff to make sangria's, played outside in the baby pool (the girls, not us), had dinner, watched a movie and painted our nails. We had a fabulous day! Some would say thats not very exciting way to spend it -- but I think relationships and spending time with the ones you love is one of the most precious gifts. Time is something you can never get more of. You can always have more clothes, make more money, see more movies -
but you will never get back your time. You will never get back the last however many minutes it took you to read this. Its precious. So to me - I had a fabulous day. Here are a few pics of us ringing in a new decade in my life. Enjoy!
