Today I turn 37 years old. Even as I type that, I’m shaking my head wondering how in the world this happens. 3 years from 40. For those of you who are in your 40’s +, I can see you shaking your head at me with a knowing smirk. For those of you 37 and younger, you get what I’m saying.
My sweet daughter, Hailey blogged her 22 lessons in 22 years. I thought I’d follow her lead and do one of my own. You can read hers here: Authentically Yours: 22 Lessons in 22 Years. My own list is looking more like something that could be called “What my past relationships have taught me”, but to celebrate 37 years of life, I thought it would be fun to make my own list of life lessons.
- Jesus Is The Only Thing That Will Satisfy You
- Money doesn’t make you happy: Ever
- Power & prestige doesn’t either
- You can be sitting in a crowded room and be lonely
- Prince Charming never disguises himself like a frog.
- If you see a frog – run – never ever kiss it.
- The reality of who you are isn’t defined by what you think, but your actions
- Chocolate doesn’t solve problems, but it sure makes thinking through them easier.
- -40 is really cold no matter how you cut it. Frozen snot isn’t a good look either.
- You cannot do 1,000 things to the glory of God.
- Taking a risk is scary but always worth it.
- Broken is only a place where healing begins.
- God is a gentleman
- On the other side of scary, adventure can usually be found
- It’s a safe thing to trust God to fulfill the desires He creates
- Writing is therapeutic.
- The edge of faith is the place where you get to see God.
- Worship is the front door to God’s Presence
- Leaving everything behind is a limited point of view.
- Your perception of reality doesn’t define reality
- Listen more than you speak
- Not every question is worthy of a response
- Wet hair will freeze at -40 but it doesn’t snap off.
- Dog sleds are underrated.
- Nature will introduce you to God.
- If your breath hasn’t been stolen in the last month, you aren’t living.
- Adventure will remind you what you’re made of.
- A mountain can only be be climbed one step at a time
- Writing a book begins with a single word
- Authenticity is always rewarded and rarely despised.
- Loving people always produces blessing
- The principle of farming is true: You will always reap what you sow
- Good is the enemy of great
- Be intentional in the quiet moments: you’ll find your heart and hear God
- God still speaks to people today.
- Jesus is everything.
- MY MOST RECENT LESSON: You aren’t defined by what you do, but by who you are!
XOXO
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