dear 23 year old me

 dear 23 year old me,

you are growing up so fast!

you are only going to be called miss davie and miss davio for 4 more weeks so enjoy it.

you are moving into a home in 3 weeks and i hope your heart finds so much contentment there.  i think this home is going to be a great place of growth for you.  create a simple space where you can think and pray and be in peace... you will need it this year.

my prayer for you is that you allow the Lord to move in your life.  that you won't be afraid and that you'll just trust him.  i pray that your heart desires to know him more than ever before and that you would let go of all that is hindering you from pursuing a sold-out relationship with your creator.  he wants to spend time with you and i hope you take him up on that offer. 

i pray that you are brave and bold and wise with your money.

i hope you really do brush your teeth every night.

i want you to remember how nice it is to receive compliments but don't forget to give them to others.

seek first the kindgom of god, dear sarah, and all things will be added.

i pray that you are equipped with divine discernment for all situations and that you are rightly faithful to all that you commit to. remember 2 timothy 2:2.

in your self-conscious moments, remember your victories... remember the love you've been shown.

never forget how faithful the Lord is.

remember "7"... and don't let excess creep into your life.  i hope you are strong enough to get rid of some of the current excess.

please create something every month!

and write something every day!

oh hey and maybe, lil re, you learn how to play the djembe a bit this year?

start preparing for the 5k... it'll be here before you know it!

i pray that you're able to accomplish genesis-revelation before 2012 is finished. dive in little fish!

remember others before yourself. and remember that above them, seek Him.

have a fun summer because you have fun beloved friends and you MUST cherish this time that you have together!

i think you should ride your bike more and drive less. try it, it might be fun!

don't forget the promises you made to your students when you get a teaching job.

do something spontaneous at least 4 times while you're 23... not illegal or dangerous, just fun and out of the ordinary!

be humble and let the Lord find great delight in you.

i am excited for you and this year!

with much love,

22 year old me