21 – by Martha June

Well, I have made it to 21 years.

Here are 21 things I have learned in my 21 years in this big old world

Family is the best thing. And good healthy relationships require work, and grace. Lots of grace.
Doing things (within reason) that scare you, can really expand your comfort zone and teach you to trust God.
Coffee is great, but nothing beats a good cup of tea.
School doesn’t get easier, but it gets more tolerable.
Focusing on finding friends “your own age” while important, is limiting yourself to beautiful friendships with people of all ages.
I love summer, forever and always.
Almonds are not good for me.
Loving people, while incredibly hard sometimes, is always worth the character building.
Taking time to rest is so important.
Small goals are just as important as big goals.
It is the simple things that make daily life fun.
Preparation is a vital skill, you cannot just sit and wait for things to come.
Take opportunities that allow you to breathe deep & laugh. It will keep you sane.
Spending time with God daily, can change your entire day for the better.
Being bitter at someone or something only hurts you in the end.
Persevering through the hard things gives you the satisfaction of finishing strong.
You can learn a lot from volunteering in kids ministry.
Being flexible in life is freeing.
Road trips are best tackled with a good playlist.
Sitting out in the sunshine for a while can breathe new life into you.
It is by the grace of God that I get to live today, because tomorrow is not a given. So I’m going to enjoy today, because it is something I will never get back.

Sincerely,

21 years young

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