This is Only The Beginning

May 15, 2019

You know I had something completely different planned to write up for about a week and I just felt like I was trying wayyyy too hard to come up with something for my 28th birthday. I said, scratch that and let me write what’s on my heart. Yes, today is my birthday and I have been facing the reality of it for a few days now. It’s funny to me because every birthday that I’ve had that I can remember, I’ve been really excited that it was approaching. But then here comes 28. Oh, god, I’m almost 30.

It was 10 days before my 28th birthday when I really began to feel these growing pains. I started to internalize all the things I’ve done and the things I’ve yet to do. It’s like I’m in between my youth and becoming a full-fledged adult. I came across this hilariously accurate Buzz Feed article on how 28 is the best year yet and just had to share. Although this article was written from a single person perspective, it still is applicable if you’re married. Lol.

Looking back on the past 10 years, I don’t regret a thing. These things have shaped and formed me into all that I am becoming. It’s funny, all week long I’ve been seeing a quote that stated: “God has been preparing you for what He has prepared for you.” It only reminds me, that this is only the beginning, and the best is yet to come. I think in this life, we are always evolving whether we are a full-time student or if we are married with children. We are continuously going through the transitions of life no matter how old we are. And in every transition, a part of us is to grow into full maturity.

“until we all reach oneness in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, [growing spiritually] to become a mature believer, reaching to the measure of the fullness of Christ [manifesting His spiritual completeness and exercising our spiritual gifts in unity]. So that we are no longer children [spiritually immature], tossed back and forth [like ships on a stormy sea] and carried about by every wind of [shifting] doctrine, by the cunning and trickery of [unscrupulous] men, by the deceitful scheming of people ready to do anything [for personal profit]. But speaking the truth in love [in all things—both our speech and our lives expressing His truth], let us grow up in all things into Him [following His example] who is the Head—Christ.” -Ephesians 4:13-15

Here’s what I’m learning in my 28 years of gracious living. God is faithful and His kindness towards us is everlasting. It’s okay, that if at this point of life, you are still finding your voice in this world. Jesus’ ministry didn’t start until he was 30 years old and lasted for 3 years. Turning 28 is only the beginning of what God has planned for you. In research, I’m finding we don’t find out who we truly are until we are around our late 20’s early 30’s. That’s when we really get our hands to the plow and start building a life we were created to do. If you are in your 20’s and feel as if you haven’t “arrived”, please give yourself time. Keep building and keep going.