confession on my birthday..it isn't really about me

It's my 32th birthday today!
And on my birthday I always like to take time to reflect a bit..
on who I am, where I am, on life, past and present.

Life is always changing so reflecting also isn't always the same.
There were years with depression, years of searching, 
not knowing who to be or where to go.

But today, I just feel like I can say I am extremely happy and
confident with who I am.

Not that I never feel insecure, or guilty or ashamed. 
It's not that I never doubt or question or search anymore. 

But I am ABSOLUTELY TOTALLY confident about who I am
in Christ.

Maybe I do still feel insecure, but I AM SECURED in His 
love and righteousness.
And yes I sometimes don't like my looks or weight but I also KNOW
that isn't important for my eternal life.
Of course I struggle with bad character habits, but I DO BELIEVE
that sin has lost it's power over me.

Things aren't always bright and easy, but when I think about what
Jesus did for me and start praising His name my heart fills with joy.

There is COMFORT in my Father's arms and I have NO DOUBTS that He
will provide in everything I need.

It is exciting to be filled with the Holy Spirit and to trust in His 
guidance is quite the adventure. 

To live with Him, makes all the difference in the world. 
To live like that, is what makes it a REAL HAPPY birthday!




This song says it all: