21

I had really been debating on whether to post this or not. I felt like it wouldn't feel humble, or something like that. But here it is.
On Monday the 21st I will turn 21, and we all know what that means right? PARTY TIME WOO HOO, (NO, not really). But I've been thinking, more like counting blessings. I'm going to be 21, and I have to say that I'm happy where my life is and where God has put me. I'm not saying that this is it, I'm just saying I didn't expect to be where I am today at this age. I'm so thankful for what Hes given me, where Hes placed me, and the people Hes placed me with to do life with. I'm so thankful for what Hes doing inside of me, teaching me things like humbleness and patience. Its really hard at times, and to be honest, sometimes I fight it because I don't understand it. But we all know the out come when its Gods will.
One year ago I was in Orlando, at a school that I had to fight for and convince my parents to let me go. I knew it was a risky and very expensive decision that I would have to pay back out of my own pocket. But I made a choice, I listened to the passion that God had placed in my heart. I wanted to work for a church. I wanted to see lives touched and changed, not by my work, but by Gods word through me. So I left home at the age of 20. To most people, that sounds normal, but to a kid who grew up in a Cuban home, that was big. It was hard and painful on my parents, but they understood and saw that this was not just my passion but something only God had inspired. Even I didn't fully understand the plan, but I knew that I had to trust Gods promises.
Fast forward one year later, and here I am. Working at Flamingo Road Church. Seeing lives touched, transformed, and changed every week. I cant help but to thank God for His promises. In light of all that we go through, all the troubles and situations that life brings, God is still WAY much bigger that them. In light of His glory, they become nothing. God always fulfills his promises.
And now for the fun part of this post. Thanks for reading this far in to this, I know its longer than normal. All this week my parents and brother have been asking me what I want for my B-day! And I don't really know. So, here's where you the reader come in. What do you think would be a great birthday present for a 21yr old? Or if you have past 21, looking back what would you recommend?