30 is good

Well the big 3-0 has come and gone. All year I was kind of dreading the idea of being out of my 20's. The settling of wrinkles across my forehead and smile lines are a constant reminder of the inevitable...I too, must grow old. Other than the wrinkles, I'm really enjoying my thirties. I know I just stepped into it, but if I had to choose the 20-29 year old Lindsey verses the 30 year old Lindsey, I'd take 30 year old Lindsey.

There are a number of reasons why the 30 year old version of me is better. The main reason is I live a decided life. A decided life is one that is assured in who I am in Christ not wavering to the left or right. The amount of insecurities I had as a 20 something were ridiculous (as is the case for every single 20 something ever to live). Besides a few petty things, I'm pleased with myself. Most importantly, I'm thankful for God's hands faithfully at work in my heart and life. I'm thankful I now listen better than before and learn more quickly when He disciplines me. I have no major "if only" moments because He's kept me secure. Though I have no list of accomplishments attached to my name,  I am confident in the legacy of faith that is being deposited into our girls. All of my dreams are yet to be seen, but because of Jesus I'm assured that He who began this amazing work in me will continue until it is completed. 

The thing to say these days seems to be: "30 is the new 20." In some ways I like it, but I've been way past the typical 20's mentality. Once you have a baby life's focus is altered (not for worse like some may suggests). However, I like the phrase because I do physically feel amazing. If I had to choose my 20-29 year body or my 30 year old body, I'd choose the health of my 30 year old body. My goal last year was to get lean and toned, to weigh less and consistently eat healthily. Discipline and self motivation now set the path for my future, and my future is brighter and longer than it looked before. I feel better than I ever remember feeling in my 20-29 year old self. I'm thankful for new health and that AdvoCare found me! Now it is simply a pleasure to help others get their "30 year old self" back! 

So here's to my thirties!!!!! I think I say it every year, but for once I faithfully believe it, God is doing something big this year. To God be the Glory, for I am full of the Holy Spirit, energized and healthy enough to enjoy it all.