A year of definition

This comes as a late birthday post.

A good friend sent me a long message for my birthday and one of the most striking points she mentioned was that, she is praying not just for discovery but definition in all aspects of my life. I was smiling while I was reading through her letter. It was the same thing that I wrote early on in my journal.

On my 26th year, I asked God specifically for definition in the path that He has chosen for me. It means, a growing vision and desire in the things that make me come alive. I pray that I would never lose the focus in learning more about my field and how I could be of service in what I love to do. Likewise, I believe that I have come to such a phase where it is now my time to share more to others-whether it be time, knowledge, experiences, resources or even a simple friendship, because truly, God has blessed my life.

Someone asked me what I wanted for my birthday, I can't really think of any in specific. I feel that God has given me so much, even those that I never even asked for. Sometimes, I am just in awe of how He has molded me year after year with all those life experiences and opportunities.

I am realizing that as more years are added to your life, you come to a point when you simply thank God for another chance to be in this world, to enjoy great relationships, and to live out your life's purpose. Another birthday is just another bonus from God. Another year is experiencing His grace, firsthand.

I always thank God for individuals He has placed in life, who continuously encourage me and inspire me to live out His wonderful design for me. I thank God every time I remember them. You know who you are. Thank you for sharing this journey with me.

It's my prayer that every year, I would live out what the Psalmist wrote in Psalm 92:14 "They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green."