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2021, the year I turned 35! 😳

Time is flying by ever so quickly and I struggle to comprehend how I’ve been an adulting for this long! I recently sat down and reflected on my life so far, and as I thought about all that I’ve walked through so far, I began to see a beautifully woven story of God behind it all.

One of the things that stood out to me as I read back over the words that I wrote, was that I know in deep down in my heart that God’s not done with me yet, but what He has done with my “Yes” so far, has been incredible.

Today, I thought I would share with you some of the lessons I’ve learnt in my 35 years of life. Maybe some of these lessons will resonate with you, or maybe you’ll learn something new. Either way, I pray that today, you know deep down in your heart, that God has so much for more you as well!

 35 Lessons I’ve Learnt in 35 years

1. Be in your word and the presence of God daily –  nothing else will satisfy you like that.

2. Don’t just use prayer as your life-line. Use it at all times.

3. You will not find your identity in anything else but Christ.

4. It’s ok not to have it all together.

5. Surrender is a daily choice.

6. Obedience is greater than anything else you can offer God. There is breakthrough on the other side of your obedience.

7. Let your yes be yes and no be no… because it’s ok to say no.

8. It’s ok to have boundaries, because you can’t give from an empty cup.

9. Some friends will only be for a season, forgive the hurt and bless them as you part ways.

10. Be generous always, in all ways.

11. You won’t see eye to eye with everyone in life, but love them and respect their thoughts and opinions anyway.

12. Pick your battles wisely, most are best fought in the war room of prayer.

13. The key to success is consistency.

14. Stop overthinking things. Life is to be enjoyed not endured.

15. There will be difficult seasons, and it’s joy that will carry you through, choose it. Be grateful for every seasons as gratefulness is the antidote to your anxiety.

16. Freedom is found on the other side of fear.

17. There is intention behind all that you do. It matters. If you find the why, you find the root.

18. Don’t let doubt stop you from putting your trust in God. You can trust Him more than you can trust yourself.

19. Take every opportunity to get out of your comfort zone. It’s here that you’ll see God work miracles.

20. It’s ok to make mistakes. Learn from them.

21. We are never beyond the reach of God’s grace. Extend it to others as he has done to you.

22. Live with an open heart. Love others deeply.

23. Be the person who not only finds the gold in someone, but take the time to draw it out of them.

24. Learn to wait with grace. You’ll be surprised at the things God has you waiting for.

25. You cannot make a wrong decision when you are completely surrendered to God.

26. God is forever faithful and will always be pursuing us more than we are pursuing Him.

27. It’s ok if your faith is as small as a mustard seed at times.

28. Find the purpose in every season you walk through.

29. Don’t let pressure take you out of purpose.

30. Be the women who shows up – for her family and friends and finds strength and comfort in who you are because you know whose you are.

31. If all else fails, just love.

32. Not everyone is going to be able to handle the weight of your calling. Share your heart with others wisely.

33. Don’t ever settle for the imitation of God’s promise.

34. Be more present.

35. Forgive quickly.

Bonus lesson:

Grow through what you go through

I’d love to hear if you took anything away from this post, so feel free to leave a comment!

Have a beautifully blessed week,

 

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