Dear Younger Me,

You’re a senior in high school this year. You’ve committed to your dream college. You’re getting to know a sweet, Jesus-loving football player. Your grades are impeccable. You’re always full of joy and love. You’re surrounded by great sisters in Christ, and life is better than it has ever been. Life isn’t perfect, don’t think that, but at the same time it kind of is. Life isn’t always easy for people, just as it wasn’t for you. However, I wouldn’t change a single thing we had to go through to get us here. I’ve got some words for you, and since you were so fond of poetry at this age here you go. Pass it along and make it a show.

Hey little girl

I’d like to welcome you to the world

It’s a scary place for such a pretty face

It’s surely a mess, but honey you’re always blessed

God’s got you, don’t be afraid.

Romans 8 helped you keep the faith

1 Corinthians 13 helps when love is all over the place

Proverbs 31 leads you in grace

Jesus Christ has changed the game.

Pray like you read, and read His words like you sing His praises.

Don’t rush. Just trust.

You are enough. You were enough.

You will be enough.

Don’t cry.

Don’t whine.

For we hope for the things we cannot yet see.

And we walk by faith.

You’ve always loved to run, so run this race.

Your tears will fall down your face, this is true, but it’s not in vain.

God’s got a plan. Every tear has a purpose.

Dear Younger Me,

It’s not your fault. But Jesus has chosen to carry your cross.

You’re too blessed to be stressed, so smile and laugh.

~

Hip hip hooray, it’s finally the day.

You lived life for Him, see, I told you everything would be okay.

It took faith, trust, and Jesus’ blood but you ended up okay.

So, let us pray and thank God for our days.