Only, For Now

Today is my 40th Birthday.... (yeah, that alone should be the whole post)

My intention as I sit down to write is to express what is on my heart and running through my mind, in hopes that there will be some level of revelation in what comes from my soul to this platform.. but;

I can't help but acknowledging that I feel a bit "odd". A bit out of place and even a bit passe' but I guess this is what happens when something new is upon us. When change is on the horizon or when a transition is being navigated.

On this 40th birthday, all of the above rings as true for me.

Newness, Change and Transition.

Another way to put it is that I am certainly in a fresh stage of "welcoming". Besides, what can one really do but welcome what is the present; especially a present reality that gives no other choice but to walk into new territory? Historically, to come across or stumbling upon new territory would be considered a discovery, a divine one at that. Something that presents opportunity, hope, celebration, more to conquer and more to plant. So, I too should look at what is in front of me today as a discovery.

A chance to discover more about myself, life, those around me and how this new discovery will unveil a new ability to flow, accept and create. To:

Create a new vision.

Create a new standard.

A new belief system.

Activate a new level of faith that can only be effective for where I am now. For this faith couldn't and wouldn't have been useful nor applicable before. This alone is exciting!

As I take a deep breath, entering day 1, scene 1 of my new decade, I pray:

God guide me to your perfect will for my life

Repair what is broken and heal what remains bruised

I pray that the latter days make no resemblance of the former days

& that what is ahead is only for my good

*deep breath again*

& lastly that no matter what... I am able to handle, conquer and soar with grace, confidence, an unwavering peace and fruit that exemplifies abundant favor!

(This is also my prayer for YOU)

Yes, this is 40!

-Candace