If you could write a letter to your sixteen-year-old self, what would you say?
Earlier this month, I celebrated a birthday, and since my special occasion is always near the end of one calendar year, and the beginning of another, it tends to be a time of reflection for me. A blend of past, present, and future, if you will.
I thought about this question for myself, considering what I would tell the young girl so full of hope and expectation for the life ahead of her, as she set her sights on a limitless future filled with untapped potential.
There are so many things I could say.
But, ultimately, I think I would want her to know that God plays the long game. He’s the Master of setting the stage and laying a foundation. He opens doors, connects lives, allows paths to cross, and uses the past, present and future to work in and through His people to bring about a long-term plan.
Whether we are sixteen or forty-six, it’s hard to know what lies around the next bend in the road. But along the way, may we keep Proverbs 17:3 close at heart.
The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD tries the hearts.
He is making us, and He is shaping us. It won’t always feel good, but it will always be for a greater purpose.
You can find the full letter here, in my latest YouTube video.
Blessings on your week, as you reflect on your own thoughts and consider how God is using this season to work His will in your life.
The Unexpected Way YouTube video.
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