Momentum For Monday, August 1st 2022

“How blessed the man you train, God, the woman you instruct in your Word…” (Psalm 94:12)

I had a mentor that always told me that, “The years will teach you what the days will never know.” I never really understood what she meant in this bit wisdom at the time, but as the years unravel, I see more and more that she is right. I’m about to have a milestone birthday this coming weekend and these words keep coming to my mind.

When I envisioned my life as a younger woman, I never thought I’d be where I am today. Truth be told, I had hopes of being so much further along in my life. Some of those thoughts bring a bit of heartbreak, but with the grace of God, I also hold my head high.

Here’s what I know- many people never make it to my age. People in my family have passed early on in life. Perhaps, you have someone come to mind that died well before their life was well lived. When we reflect in that manner, we realize how fortunate we really are to still be able to pursue dreams or continue endeavors. Even in the presence of hardship, life is still a blessing and privilege (and I say this as someone who’s struggled often with depression and suicidal thoughts).

I look back over all the years lived so far and I see struggle. I see pain. I see failure. I see regret. But I also see grace. I see forgiveness. I see growth. I see God rescuing me, teaching me, and loving me through it all.

I have a lot to go. God-willing, I’ll keep pressing forward to reach every dream he’s placed in my heart. And for every person reading this, I’m grateful for you and your support of Momentum Monday’s. Maybe take a moment this week and see what God has taught you through all the years (feel free to share some of your reflections too!).