by Martha June

I would like to say, “I’ve made it” I am full of wisdom, and grace, and am completely well-rounded now that I am 23. I would also love to say that I have clear skin, am in the best shape of my life, and eat clean. But that is just not the case. I am not perfect; I haven’t “made it,” and I am learning something new every day.

I am grateful to turn a year older. Life seems to get better as I age. More complicated, absolutely, but better all the same. While many elements of my life have not changed-My heart has.

I see improvement, by God’s grace, in places that were problem areas for me years ago.

I laugh more than younger Martha did, and the voice of my inner perfectionist is getting quieter.

My life is more balanced than it was just a year ago.

The girl who had a short fuse is getting more patient.

The driver, who was directionally challenged, knows where she is going (mostly).

The little dreamer that was “bound to do big things!” understands that little everyday life moments can carry tremendous weight.

I know my worth and my identity rest in Jesus Christ. Even amidst a world (and a girl) that is constantly changing, Jesus doesn’t change.

I have a long way to go and to grow. But I am thankful for progress.

Sometimes I feel like my life is flashing before my eyes! I just want to enjoy it and not take the people I love for granted.

23 will be a good year, whether my life changes dramatically or stays the same.

Life is a gift, and I am bound and determined to enjoy it.

Here is to 23!

Sincerely,

MJ