Tomorrow, I turn 26. I will officially move into a new quarter. A new chapter of my life.

The last 25 chapters have been a hell of a ride. I can only see God’s hand over every area of my life because Lord knows when I put my hands on things, it got messy. I am so grateful He never left me where I was.

If the last 25 years can be summed up in scripture, it would be Psalms 116:7-8…

Let my soul be at rest again, for the Lord has been good to me. He has saved me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.

Genuinely, the Lord has been good to me these last 25 years. Even when I did not deserve it. Even in the midst of my messiest moments. Even when I told Him I didn’t believe in Him. Even when my mind was restless, He always brought rest.

The Holy Spirit constantly whispered and reminded me of His love.

There were times when the enemy tried to take me out, but the Lord saved me from death every time. I am so grateful to be alive today and reflect on His saving grace.

There were times when I could have cried over things that did not deserve my tears. He kept my eyes from tears so many times. And the times I did cry, I know that He collected each tear.

There were times when my feet were close to stumbling, but He showed me a way out. Of course there were other times when I stumbled and fell so hard. But even when I fell 100 times, He would pick me right back up and show His grace.

I am blessed beyond measure.

I have not always been obedient, but I am working on that now. I am being more obedient and want to be obedient. I know obedience is the key to His favor. If I have experienced His favor now, I cannot imagine later on in life as I continue to obey Him.

Life is better with Jesus. Here’s to the next quarter with Him. Here’s to all the adventures that await us.