When You Look Forward to the Future...


Isaiah 43:19

I celebrated a birthday over the weekend and have officially been in my 30s for three whole days. And the one big thing that I have found is a change in perspective. It’s slowly been creeping up on me the last few months of my 20s, but I’m embracing the change day by day.

The big word of the year?!?!? GRATEFULNESS!!!!!!!!!! I remember fellow family members, friends and classmates that didn’t make it to 30. That fact alone is nothing short of sobering. It makes you aware that life is truly God’s gift and my being alive is on purpose and for purpose. Not only grateful for that, but for the amazing opportunities God has set before me, past and present.

In my 30s, I see myself taking more risks. I’ve said it in my blog before, but I feel more confident so it bears repeating! 😊 I’m frequently reminding myself that I am now a risk taker and plan to take advantage of all the good opportunities coming despite how qualified I feel for it. To help me, I found myself jumping on the bandwagon and using affirmations to get through my day. When I constantly remind myself that I’m chosen, I’m more than a conqueror, I’m protected, and that anything I need God has available…I set myself up for success.

Along with all those affirmations and purpose comes responsibility. It’s crucial to make the right decisions. It’s crucial to make decisions that point you towards God’s destiny for your life than away from it.

 I’ve had many opportunities along with people who have spoken positive things in my life, but I admit along that along the way, letting my emotions and own natural desires took away my ability to make wise choices or listen to the wise voices. Some of those decisions have taken my life in different directions.

Some choices have left me feeling rejected, ashamed, and even questioning my personal integrity. The beauty about God’s grace, however, is that it gives us enough power to turn my thoughts toward His and make new choices. 
I finally realize that my choices will eventually reveal my true character. So in my 30s, I'm choosing to not let fear, shame, or any kind of attention (because all attention is not good attention) stop the blessings God has planned. I'm choosing for my personal integrity and character to match Christ's character. That takes new environments and new disciplines. 

And with that grace and gratitude, mixed with a new way of thinking, I begin this new chapter of my life hopeful and excited. About new milestones, new revelations, new friendships, and new levels of faith I’m destined to reach! I’m slowly beginning to see the new thing God is doing, and I’m preparing to boldly step into my new season. Let’s see where life takes me this year!









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