My 23rd Birthday!!!
Well guys, July 28th was my birthday. It feels funny celebrating it in Southeast Asia! Usually, I'd plan some kind of crazy event in the States that involved cookie dough ice cream and flash mob dancing, but they might kick me out of the country for the latter! So, this year is different.
It means I've been here for 7 full months.
It means I'm holding onto my prime.
It means I'm growing up.
Really, this past year has been a steady flow of growth spurts like I've never had before. Most kids get growing pains, breakouts, and grow 6 inches in one summer. Those moments are cool, but they're all ways that we physically grow up. From 22-23?? I feel the pain of emotionally, mentally, and spiritually growing. Not to say that I've learned it all and have loads of life experience... But! I certainly feel the stretching and molding that's been going on this past year like never before in my life!
I attribute this pain to a whole lot of soul searching, healing, forgiving, and being humbled in way more than one way by God. I think he might possibly have a sledge hammer, drill, and saw inside of my head and heart, but that's OK. Keep on working on me, God. I'll never be a completely finished piece of work, but I'll keep letting you change me. God's been reminding me of the purpose of my life... It's to bring glory to him and his kingdom. Hands down. Throwing off the sin that easily entangles and striving for holiness and righteousness found only in Christ. Furthering the kingdom. Letting the work that GOD has done and continues to do in me be seen by others and being a witness for His g0sp3L.
This 23rd year of my life will be the only year so far that I've spent solely overseas. The first half of 22 was spent in America, and the last half of 24 will be spent there as well. 23 is going to be pretty interesting to say the least. Lift me up to the Father please during this challenging year. I ask for strength, grace, peace, and wisdom for the journey.
This 23rd year of my life will be the only year so far that I've spent solely overseas. The first half of 22 was spent in America, and the last half of 24 will be spent there as well. 23 is going to be pretty interesting to say the least. Lift me up to the Father please during this challenging year. I ask for strength, grace, peace, and wisdom for the journey.
Me and some of my local friends as well as some other workers celebrating my 23rd over one of my favorite meals: Sine Dat. Or... Grilled meat & soup.
Thankful & Blessed
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