No seriously, open for a surprise!
Read More(just my early 20s, not this blog). Today (October 31st) is my +1 aka World Kumam Day!
People often say that you become very reflective as your birthday approaches and honestly that’s so true. The other day I had some deep thoughts as soon as I woke up and was wondering where they were coming from. I didn’t really get anywhere with them, but was just surprised they came to mind on a Friday morning.
Read MoreI know by the time you’ll see this, it will already be 2023, but here’s a small recap of last year. I know that it’s been a while since you last heard from me, but I hope you’ve been well! I hope 2023 is a year that exceeds your expectations. I pray it’s one where you learn new things about God and your faith expands in a new, healthy, and comforting way.
Read MoreYou know those restraints that you hold to protect you from falling off the rollercoaster? This was me holding onto my faith this year. At first, I would hold onto it gently. We were moving slowly, not too far from the ground. Things are okay. God and I? Good. Faith and I? Good. Jireh, You are what? Enough (purr). But the higher we went, the tighter my grip became. All rollercoasters have drops, but for some people, you never really get used to them no matter how many times you’ve been on one.
Read MoreI think it’s okay to say that you’ve experienced the most losses and the lowest valleys this year. I don’t think God is offended by it one bit. At the same time, I don’t think you should stop there. While it’s good to recognize the lows, we should also take time to remember the highs. The fact that you’re even here reading this right now is a blessing in itself; you can decide if it’s big or small. To prepare for the next year, I believe there’s a habit we all have to adapt and it’s looking at our situations as a whole. Because sometimes when we focus on one thing, we end up focusing on the wrong thing.
Read MoreImagine having a close friend whose birthday is coming up and has been talking too much about a specific gift they want. You, being the good friend that you are, decide to make their dream come true! You go through all the trouble of getting that specific gift, saving money (because they have ~expensive~ taste), making sure it’s perfect- like literally just for them. It’s finally their birthday! You get the best gift box and do your best gift-wrapping! You finally get to give them the gift and all they do is say “Wow! Thank you!” and then just move on.
Read MoreIf you’ve been following me since Day 1, you’ll know that this blog was created because I want people to know no matter where they are in life, they’re never “too far gone”. And I’ve always wanted to show people what I’ve learned/experienced as He is forming me into a vessel fit for the Master’s use (see 2 Timothy 2:21). So let this be your reminder that you may be broken, but you’re not tainted. God can use you for His glory. I pray this challenges you, even just a bit, to consider how open you are to being used by God. And if you desire to be used by Him, but not quite sure how that would look for you, let’s chat.
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