26 Reflections for 26

What a special day… I am 26 years old.

Today wasn’t always special to me, but the Lord has redeemed it. And in His redemption year after year, I have come to love the woman He has created me to be (Psalm 139:14). In honor of today, here’s 26 truths, musings, and things I love to remind you to appreciate how wonderfully you’ve been made.

1. I love Jesus.

2. I have a massive sweet tooth.

3. I’ve embraced writing as a hobby.

4. I love to travel.

5. Heartbreak sucks.

6. But there’s always something better on the other side.

7. I’ve refined my personal style.

8. Cooking is not my favorite thing.

9. Exercising is not half bad.

10. It’s worth it to trust God.

11. It’s ok to pivot.

12. Everything will not work out the way you planned.

13. But it will work out the way God plans.

14. I love the Word of God.

15. I’m outdoorsy.

16. I bought a home at 23.

17. I am marrying the love of my life.

18. Don’t take everything personally.

19. I’m done driving 80 mph.

20. There is a reality outside of how you feel.

21. It’s ok to speak up for yourself.

22. Building community takes time.

23. Follow the prompting of the Holy Spirit.

24. You don’t know everything.

25. But give yourself credit for what you do know.

26. Learn to celebrate yourself.

Here’s to the next 26 years of living with Jesus and loving the girl in the mirror.