November 10 is a special day for me. My birthday to be exact. I've made it to another year on this lovely earth and I am grateful for it.

One thing I've learned over the years is to reflect on my birthday. What am I learning? Most importantly, what am I learning about myself, the good and the bad, so I can continue to improve the following year? Because if you aren’t growing, you’re dying. It’s all about progress in whatever you do.

So on this birthday I have been doing a lot lately. However, it was still on my mind as I continued to move through the day. One of the first things I thought about was how God has revealed patience to me in a new way. I've considered myself patient for the most part, and I am with people, or if I were in line, but I have gotten frustrated in times that life has not progressed as I've hoped. I've really had to grasp this about myself that I haven't always trusted God's timeline. And while I've let go of my personal deadlines for the age to be married, have kids, and own a home, I've still had to continue to learn to be patient in my process, especially in this fast-paced world.

I've also realized I have a tendency to be very anxious. My mind will float to the worst case scenario. If im not careful it will stay there. I've been learning to recognize it faster, and to truly pray and put things in God's hands. Even the smallest things are too much for me to bear, so it's best if I just give it ALL to God!

Last but not least, I've had to learn about trusting God by trusting myself. I've been called, chosen, and trusted to do a great work that is unique and specific to me. If I don't trust myself and believe in me to get God's job done right, am I really trusting God? No! I'm actually not. Trust is not in my words, it's all in my actions. No longer can I believe that all things are possible for God if I don't believe they are possible through me.

I wish I could've learned some of this earlier in my life, but chapter 32 is the perfect place God needs me to be for this to be revealed even more. And I'm excited for what's next! I have a blank page and pen full of ink to write what's going to precede chapter 33.

What have some of your birthday reflections been? Share in the comments.

Chapter 32: Birthday Reflections + Revelations