12 19 90, 2010.

Around this time of year my heart feels joy like never before. Christmas is such a happy season full of love, family, and Jesus. There is nothing else like it. I also celebrate my birthday around this time; guess one could call it a 'double wammy'. :) Or as my mother says.

I've always believed that turning 19 would be so BORING. Yes, I'm moving forward, but stuck in between teen and adult years. But why have I conceived such a shallow point of view about this age?

It's a new year, a new beginning. A new time to celebrate life, GOD, and all that he has to offer.

I'm here to serve. Here to love. Here to be. Here to share. Here to be free. Here to bring hope and here to be ME.

The new year is just around the corner as well. Can you believe it? A little over 2 weeks left in 2009. What an amazing year. Graduation, college, spiritual growth like never before, worship, giving, prayer, sowing and reaping. I could go on and on. God is so good! And He will be even more good and faithful in 2010. I'm believing for big things in '10 and I know God will bring them all into fruition. Thank you Jesus!

I guess I'm just challenging myself. To look past my own thoughts, my own hopes, and accomplishments- and look forward to the things God has in store, to the people I meet. To leave imprints on their lives and not let 2010 just be another year.

This 19th birthday and 2010 will be life changing. I'm ready for it Lord.

Bring it on!