Thursday, April 17, 2008

Goodbye 25!!!


Today I'm 26!! Nothing too exciting about the year other then I'm 1 year closer to 30! For some reason I can't wait to be 30! It has been a wonderful year but I have a feeling this next year is going to be even better. I was at a women's retreat last weekend and I just felt like the Lord was saying a flood of joy was headed this way! I have lost people I loved this year and that has been hard. But God has sustained me through all of it! I feel like I stepped through a new door today and I'm looking at things totally differently. I'm not just saying I want to find joy I am living in the joy of the Lord and that is the goal of my life this year. Not to let my joy be based on circumstances around me. It's a choice to be joyful in all seasons! One day down....364 to go!

8 comments:

abbey said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TESS! Your post was encouraging to me. What an awesome goal - to live in the joy of the Lord, no matter what life brings your way. He is our solid foundation and the only thing we can fully put our hope in. I pray that the Lord meets you in new ways this year! Have a great day :)

hosanna said...

Happy Birthday, Tess! What a wonderful perspective, there is so much that God has for you and I can't wait to see Him reveal it this year!

erin said...

Happy birthday!

Sarah said...

I agree completely! And it is nice to know that someone else is going through the turning 26 stage as well...30 is just getting WAY too close! Hope you have a very Happy Birthday!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday to my best girl... yes this year will be wonderful! Many days to look forward to... I love you! Jenny girl

Rebekah said...

Happy Birthday!!!! I hope you have a wonderful day enjoying this beautiful weather and I hope you blessed and peaceful. Love you!

Katherine M. said...

Happy Birthday, Tess! Hope this year is wonderful for you. Love to you.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday!!!!!!