The Best Birthday Present Ever!

Someone texted me reminding me that having reached a grand age of 21, I was my own girl now. Hmm. I would want to remain a kid forever, but even better than that, I am, was, and forever will be a Child of God. Which is the better than being just a kid, even if it means I have to one day relinquish my smelly little baby pillow.

I've always been one for surprises and huge celebrations, though I've always dreaded the social awkwardness that comes along with it. And for the most part of my life growing up I've always wished for a bigger and better and more exciting birthday. My wish was always to have someone come in a surprise me with a huge and elaborate celebration.

However I've learned that even with all that, my life can still feel empty and unfulfilled.

I was commenting that one of the worse times in a party, is when it has ended. When everyone leaves, and when I silently crawl into my bed alone, and realise that the party did nothing to lift my spirits in and of itself. And I still felt lonely and unloved.

Last night however, was different.

I remembered that...
For all the surprises in the world, the greatest was in realising that Christ died for me, and He truly did love me for the lump of dump I was.

For all the parties in the world, I had the greatest one in heaven when I responded to Him as Lord and Saviour of my life.

For all the the celebrations in the world, I can look to the day when all of the saints would rejoice in the returning of our King.

For all the people to cram into a room, I already have a wonderful and loving family of brothers and sisters in Christ, that do more than make the numbers.

For all the birthday greetings, I have already been blessed with a multitude of prayers from members of that very same family.

I won't want to harp on never having experienced these on earth, or be tempted to compare myself to any other lucky babies who received such huge celebrations. Its no longer of consequence. [But no one is to say it isn't nice ;)]

In some instances, this is the quietest and yet most meaningful birthday. Well the day hasn't even quite gotten around to starting, I had just spent most of the morning savouring a heart wrenching, mindblowing and awe-inspiring birthday present. A dear friend gave me a book that helped to remind me once again, that I have already received the best birthday present ever.

In fact I've had it all along. I just forget to open it sometimes.