I'm 31 Today...

The older I get, birthdays aren't so much "happy" as they are "reflective." So today, I reflect on some lessons learned and on how I can make the most of my short time here on earth. I also reflect on God's amazing grace, how He's forgiven a selfish, rebellious kid (me) and given me a passion to pursue a growing relationship with Christ. God's still working on me! So on this birthday occasion, here is my prayer from Psalm 39:4-7--

4 "LORD, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered, and that my life is fleeing away. 5 My life is no longer than the width of my hand. An entire lifetime is just a moment to you; human existence is but a breath. 6 We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing. We heap up wealth for someone else to spend.
7 And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you."