36 > 44

Listen, I’ve never been great a math. In fact, in full self disclosure, I’m actually terrible at math.

However, I wholeheartedly stand behind the equation that 36 > 44.

Let me explain.

On this day, I typically celebrate my physical birth. Today just happens to mark that day 44 years ago when my mother brought the wonderful, marvelous me into the world. As the youngest, I humbly exclaim, she stopped at perfection!

I however know that I am far less than perfect. Hence, why I celebrate 36. Because I don’t know the exact date, I celebrate the 4th of May as not just my physical birthday but also my spiritual birthday.

When I was 8 years old, I understood fully that I was a sinner in need of a Savior. At my bedside with my family in the room, I confessed my sin and asked Jesus to forgive me and be Lord of my life.

My story has one of many twists and turns over the 44 years God has allowed me to live on this earth. As I have frequent opportunity to recount the story, one constant always remains. Jesus.

Jesus has never once left me. He has never once let me walk away. If I were to tell you the details of my entire story (and ask me to go out to coffee, I’ll gladly share!), you might be just as amazed as me.

Let me just pause to say too, that we all have a story. If you’ve walked away, it’s ok. If you’ve been hurt by Christians or the church, I’m deeply sorry.

Your story matters.

Jesus cares. He cares so much, He went to the cross for you. He went to the cross for me.

36 years ago, I understood that cost. I’ve been learning day by day what relationship with Him is (and isn’t).

I just had to come.

Jesus has changed my life.

He can change yours too. He will meet you where you are. If you’ve walked away, He is waiting for you to return. If you’ve been hurt, tell Him. He feels your pain.

Got questions? Shoot me a message.

So… for me, 36 > 44.

Did I buy flowers for myself to celebrate?

You bet I did!