Growing Up or Getting Older

Next week I’ll celebrate my 36th birthday. I must admit, I’m actually excited because I’ve always loved birthdays. The fact that I’ll be closer to 40  is pretty astonishing to me. I still think about  my childhood days often. As I get older, my prayer is that I’m actually maturing and not just getting older. I’m always disheartened when I see adults who hold ought and strife  toward others. My prayer is that each day of my life, I’m actually growing closer and closer to Christ, which should in turn, impact my relationships with other people. Growing up is not about age, its about maturing enough to allow your behaviour and ultimately actions to line up with God’s word.  This year has been a tremendous time of growth because I’ve been faced with a number of unique “opportunities” that have thrust me into uncomfortable and challenging situations. My prayer is that as people see me, they see someone that’s growing up and not just getting older.