Today happens to be my 36th birthday.
While i havn’t had time to really reflect. Then again, we never have time for anything till we make time.
I have so much to thank God for. His banner over my life truly is love.
His protection has remained by my side. His provisions have sustained my family. We have enough to get what we need and even spend on my little indulgences like smart switches and little gadgets to make my home that bit smarter. As i walked with Him through the years, i realized how many times He has protected me and guarded my steps that i wouldn’t be ensnared. Oh how good it is to submit oneself before a good God. For there is no fear in submission to a loving God. We have no worry that we would be abused or taken advantage of. The Lord indeed cares for my needs. Even when i overstep my boundaries, the Lord is gracious and kind and gives a way of escape that i may safely enter the narrow road. My God walks with me and teaches me with the prompting of the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit is gentle and kind. He advises me in my work when working with people, He always reminds me to work things out in a peaceable manner. The Holy Spirit reminds me when i ought to pray.
And even for my birthday, the words of encouragement i’ve received from family and the simple wishes become all that much sweeter. The Lord indeed is good. His mercies are new. His wisdom is gentle, assuring, steadfast. I have relied on the Lord and found His wisdom to always cut through any argument that is marshalled against Him with ease. His wisdom dosn’t need aggression. For truth validates itself. A soft answer filled with the wisdom of God can silence the thunder of wicked men. The Lord is faithful to me.
I wish i were more so towards the Lord. How often i’ve stumbled over the years. Yet, the Lord receives me again and again when i humble myself before Him. When i come to the end of myself, i realize i can fully rest in His mighty hand that is more than able to save. Jesus is indeed a sweet sweet name. A name of refuge and shelter. This 36th birthday, my wish is to know Him ever deeper. That He Himself would help me enter the path which He set before me to walk. That He would hold my hands. That i would walk in faith, obedience and humility all the days of my life.