My 24th Birthday

O what a day that has yet to begin. Here I sit waiting for others to arrive and for the festivities to begin... but in these few moments I have prior, Lord I want to tell you that I love you. 24 years... what a number. And while i've only been walking as your child for 8 of those, I feel as though you have been every piece of me. The very wire that's held me together. The touch of Grace. The still small voice in mt ear. I simply love you......

Father :) Today was a rainy day. As the birthday calls rolled in from my family, some that felt forced and some that were heartfelt, I was pricked at the heart of how I should look solely upon you and not expect others to celebrate this day the way that I see fit. Help me to see how the thought is what matters most. Then I smile much bigger as you've blessed me with such a wonderful Best Friend who has celebrated with me and in times when I didn't feel like it, celebrated for me! And of course my wonderful sister Edrea :) O how much of a joy it was to hear her voice!!!!

My Lord :) With all of my heart, I thank you for the life you've lived in me. Today, I thank you for loving, liking, adoring and caring for me. Father, I wouldn't have made it without you. 24 yrs... 24 yrs.... Lord, there's been many tests and trials but none of them compare when I stop and feel your warm hand wrapped around heart. Your love holding my hand :) I'll never stop loving you. I give you the next 24 yrs of my life.... just to spend one day with you :)

You have my heart, take and use it however You desire :)