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Saturday, June 18, 2011“When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.”
-I Corinthians 13:11
It’s weird for me to think that, in just a few days, I’m going to be 18 years old. I know that I’ll technically be only slightly older than I am at the moment I write this post, but at the same time I feel I’m entering a brand new, and very significant, chapter of life: I’ll be able to vote in elections, own a credit/debit card, and sign papers without someone else putting their name next to my own. On the other hand there’s the not-so-pleasant realities such as jury duty, car insurance, and the possibility of being drafted. However you look at it – either with optimism or pessimism – no one can deny that turning 18 is a pretty big deal which comes along with a significant set of privileges and responsibilities.
I’m sure the majority of you reading this have already crossed this bridge in your life. Adulthood came long ago and you can hardly imagine a life without mortgage payments and electric bills. If so, let me encourage you not to spend your life wishing for yesterday or hastening tomorrow. Whether you’re 18 or 81, each day has a special blessing from God and a person who consistently wishes for what they cannot have will likely lose that blessing. I spent much of my earlier youth looking forward to this day, and, now that it’s almost here, I regret that I often failed to take advantage of the moments God blessed me with simply because I wanted tomorrow to come a little sooner. If today wasn’t a gift then we wouldn’t call it the present.
16 comments:
Oh! Happy almost 18th Dakota!!
God was so pleased the day He formed you. You are such a blessing.
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I echo what Child of God said. Happy almost 18th birthday. I remember mine like it was yesterday only if it was three years ago. I have enjoyed reading your blog and I will continue to enjoy reading it. Thanks for sharing your writings to the masses bro. You are a blessing to me and to many others.
In Christ,
Joshua :)
Hi Dakota
I pray your 18th birthday is wonderful! I believe you have a bright future ahead of you. You are a great writer and photographer. Always use those skills to glorify God and He will take you far in your life.
God bless you...Chelle
When I consider what a blessing you have been to so many before you turn 18, there's a wellspring of hope for the next generation who will hear your witness. May God continue to bless your ministry.
I'm so happy for you! I'm sure it'll be a change calling yourself 18 now. Blessings!
Zachary
Happy Birthday!! It only gets better from here! Difficult, yes, but so good and full of blessings because we have a good and gracious God!
I know God has great plans for you! Celebrate your big day! Enjoy it! We are rejoicing with you!!!
Happy almost birthday Dakota!!!! Be blessed on this big day!
In Him
Johanna
http://kidsonthefarm.blogspot.com
Happy Birthday, Dakota! You sound like you've got a handle on the responsibilities that come along with the privileges of being 18. Blessings!
Happy Birthday, Dakota!
God Bless you always!
Sharon :)
A good reminder from one soon to be 18. I've reached my 18th birthday 2.5 times now. haha
We should learn to grow where we're planted and be happy with the stage of life we're in while we're in it. Enjoy the moments. :)
Happy birthday, Dakota!
Hey Dakota! Happy almost Birthday! I know what you mean... we wish it was here but then when it arrives we wonder where the time has gone. I hope your day is full of blessings and I know God is going to continue to do great things through you. P.S. I saw a guy the other day that could have passed as your twin. :) Happy Birthday, Brother!
-RuthAnne
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Happy Birthday, Dakota!
I believe that you would success in you life.
God Bless you always!
Happy Birthday, Dakota! Have an awesome day :)
Hey Dakota!
I know where you are coming from!! 18 seemed like a milestone that I couldn't wait to reach when I was 8- it was some magical number that somehow would take hundreds of years to obtain!!! Yet as it rushed up on me I was clinging to 17 and rather dreading it...
But being 18 turned out to be one of the best years God has given me. With so many lessons, blessings, and encouragement! Only God knows how to number our days perfectly:)
Hope you had a great Birthday!
God Bless!
In Him, Cassie
Happy Almost 18th Birthday! I remember fighting my hardest not to grow up. I even told everyone I was cancelling my 18th birthday.... I'm 24 now and I am taking in every blessing God has for me. Just remember that God doesn't bless you just to see you blessed. He blesses you so that you can share His gospel and truth and bless Him. Remember His Great Commission!
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