What's up with the nines?

Yesterday I celebrated my 39th birthday.  Nothing spectacular.  Not necessarily a birthday we get too excited about.  But for me, I can't help but wonder what this year has in store for me.  Here's why.

9 months old --- I learned how to physically walk.

9 years old --- My spiritual walk began.  I accepted Jesus Christ.  I understood the difference between bad and good.  I understood the difference between heaven and hell.  I understood God provided a way for me to live eternally in heaven by sending his son to die on the cross and then be raised to life!  In doing so, I too, can have life everlasting.

19 years old --- The Lord revealed to me that my spiritual walk was a bit sluggish and not one of joy.  I wasn't fully living out my beliefs and understanding of scripture.  I chose Jesus Christ to be my Lord.   To help strengthen this decision I transferred colleges and changed my major.

29 years old ---  As a single person my walk took me to a different country away from family and friends.  I deepened my understanding that God loves the WORLD.  He desires for ALL nations to know him.  My "family" grew as I lived and experienced life with believers from different cultures and backgrounds. 

39 years old -  I am now the wife of an amazing husband and mother of two beautiful girls.  

Lord, continue to teach me your way that I may WALK in your ways.  And as I do so, may all glory be given to you.