20 things {Be Encouraged with Kristina}

As some of you know, I am coming up on my 21st birthday this Monday! It is a tradition of mine to reflect on my life and the things I am thankful for in the 15 days of April leading up to my Birthday and this year I decided to make a list of 20 things I have learned in my 20 years. I do not claim to have mastered any of these completely but it is a great reminder to me of a few of the most important things I’ve learned. I hope all of you that are younger than 20 will learn these things far better and more quickly than I have and that those of you over 20 will look back on what you have learned and be thankful for what God has done in and through you. So here is what I have learned in no particular order –

20 things I have learned in my 20 years

1. How to eat, walk, sleep, talk and read

2. How to sing and LOVE music

3. That the gift of a close family is a true blessing

4. That I am a sinner in need of a Savior

5. That through Christ I am saved by grace

6. How to drive

7. How to pump gas (okay, this might be a work in progress…)

8. That the Lord has a plan and purpose for my life

9. That photography touches a place in my heart that nothing else can

10. That I am loved by my creator and called to love others

11. That I am stronger than I believe I am (still working on learning this..)

12. That deep friendship is a priceless gift

13. Pain is an unavoidable part of life

14. There. Is. HOPE.

15. Not to pour grease down the kitchen sink (okay, may have just learned that…sorry family!)

16. That hand written letters are treasures in this age of technology

17. That joy helps heal a wounded heart

18. I am blessed beyond what I know or can understand

19. God is SO faithful

20. I still have so much to learn…

My prayer is that in this coming year I will learn more, love more and serve more and that what I accomplish and who I am will bring honor and glory to the Lord. I love you all, Kristina