A Gift for the King

22 years ago today, a very interesting journey began. An incredible journey that is not yet over. In fact, the journey has really only just begun!  

22 years old...when did that happen?!!?!? Wasn't it yesterday that I jumped into the car with my brand new "Barney" backpack (don't judge me, I was five) and screamed: "I'm going to Kindergarten!!!!?" 

Or, was yesterday when I went to church camp for the first time and almost jumped out of the bus and started running so I could get there faster?

Wait! Didn't I just finish walking down and aisle in a green cap and gown with a tassel hitting my face?

No, no, yesterday was leaving for college! Hugging my parents goodbye with tears in my eyes. 

So....where did it all go? What happened to the tiny little blond (yes Brennan I said blond! Read it!) in pigtails jumping up and down on her parent's bed screaming: "Christmas is here! Christmas is here!"

My breath catches inside of me as the floods of memories run through my mind. All the spectacular birthday parties my parents threw for me, all the amazing "cousin days," the CRAZY "Spence Family Parties," Vacation Bible School,  Bible Clubs, Camp Peniel, the list could go on forever!

Again, there are no words to describe the wonder I feel toward the goodness of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I realize now how precious each of those memories are! And I will strive to cherish every one that the Lord has graciously given me.

Traditionally, on one's birthday they receive gifts and good wishes. But, looking back on the life that the Lord has given me-I have everything that matters, all that counts for eternity. 

Today, I would like to give my Savior a gift. This gift  has already been purchased for me, but it is all I have to offer to my Lord. 

"To You my precious King, I give my life, my heart, and my will. Tis all I can do for the ONE who has given all for me. Thank you for giving me the gift of life 22 years ago today!"

"For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it."-Matt. 16:25
  -one who has been given much

  Luke 12:48b