I've been alive almost 21 years. As everyone gets hype about being "twenty-fun", I've noticed myself reflecting a lot about my life thus far and the many lessons God has taught me through life. Although there is a lot more than 21 lessons I've been taught to become the woman I am today, a few of the ones I find myself reflecting the most on are...

1. Never take the time with your loved ones for granted.

2. Take care of your body--you only have one.

3. Small acts of kindness go along way.

4. It is okay to not know what you want. Hold onto God and allow Him to guide your footsteps.

5. Never put your happiness in the hands of anyone, but Jesus.

6. Respect your parents. They know what they are talking about.

7. Put down the technology and enjoy the world in front of you.

8. Be nice to everyone you meet, because everyone is fighting their own battle.

9. Forgive. You may not think they deserve it, but remember you also don't deserve to be forgiven of your sins and God still forgives you.

10. Volunteer and serve. You'll never realize the impact people may make on you when you choose to serve them.

11. Be spontaneous.

12. EAT THE DANG ICE CREAM. Treat yo self.

13. Take time to truly invest in your relationships (friends, family, love, etc.). It's nice to be appreciated--let them know you care.

14. Get out of your comfort zone. It is where God will truly blow your mind.

15. Face your fears. Step into the fullness of your potential.

16. Recognize the little things you can be thankful for. It will change your perspective on life and allow yourself to see the many ways God is blessing you.

17. You have the choice to be positive or negative about each situation we face. Fight the negativity and choose to be positive.

18. Sometimes painful things in our life is what God uses to teach us lessons that we didn't think we needed.

19. Do not live your life with regrets. If it is a dream or passion God has placed on your heart, pursue it. But be careful that it does not come before your relationship with God.

20. Prayer works and changes lives. Let's be real...Jesus is the GOAT.

21. 21 years of life goes fast, but there is an eternal life that we need to share with others every chance we get.