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Today is my 32nd birthday.

June is birthday month for our family. Timothy turns 9 tomorrow. Julia turned 5 eleven days ago. And we’re expecting a new arrival any time now (our son, David), which means next year won’t be any less busy.

There are two times a year when the calendar tells you to stop and take a good look at your life, to think about where you are and where you are going: New Year’s and your birthday. The annual rhythm is a reminder to number your days (Psalm 90), to enjoy the moments you have with those you love, and to give yourself to the mission and work God has called you to.

The Lord has been incredibly kind to me. The more I realize how undeserving I am of His grace, the more I am amazed not only that He saved me but that He also sustains me with so many earthly things that give me happiness. I am so thankful for Corina and the kids, the people I worship with at church, the people I serve with in all the different activities I get to be involved in, and the people I work with every day on The Gospel Project.

As the days fly by, the work can be intense. Parenting can be challenging. Serving can seem like a chore.

That’s why it’s important to slow down every now and then, breathe a sigh of contentment, and simply thank God for the days He has given us and rededicate to Him the days that remain.

I shouldn’t have to wait until my birthday to do that. Neither should you. So, do it today.

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