My impersonal thoughts on the age of 25

I have this personal timeline in my head that marks milestones worth remembering. 4 days ago was my 25th birthday and it took a long while for the thoughts to sink in that I'm actually 25 years old. For 25 years of my life I've been living with my parents (don't judge me). We all have our own way of growth of maturity and have a unique set of experiences given by God that formed us to who we are right now. Despite the uniqueness, we all have something in common that we might be thinking when we hit this age.

Thanks Mom, this really required a lot of effort.

Am I still too young?

No. We are no longer those kids that allows others to decide for our lives. We are no longer kids that are unable to make decisions. It doesn't mean that we become independent of other people. The goal of maturity and growth is not to become independent but to become responsible. Being responsible is to become great stewards to what we have. As we age, a lot of things will be entrusted to us by God, and we have to become strong to make the best decisions and become good stewards. 

It is also good to check if we have set directions or have a vision for our lives. Are we making a stand for our life? Is the foundation of where we are standing a solid one? Is our stand something worth following? Do we know where we are going? What's the purpose of our life? If we don't know yet, then it is best that we start asking the right questions to the right people.

Am I too old for certain things?

No. Just because you've finished a degree or a masters' degree or a PhD, it means you are done with education or growth. No-one is a done deal not unless you stop having new experiences (that only happens when you are already dead). Everybody is getting FREE experiences every single moment and it would be a great waste if you aren't getting any of it. Always note this: nothing is an accident and everything has a purpose. Make use of every opportunity for growth (Ephesians 5:16-17, Romans 8:28). It means that we get to have an optimistic perspective but always accompany it with a realistic approach.



Remember that it's always a war out there-- everyday is a battle and we have to be ready for it. No-one is too old to retire for battle and no-one is too young not to fight their war. The world out there would always challenge your identity, your security, your peace and your faith. The world is in the business of making you feel lacking and would tell you that you need more than God. We know that it is not true and so that's why we have to fight the good fight of faith by being good stewards of the things entrusted to us and constantly growing with God.

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At the end of it all, no-one is too young or too old in life. Seasons may change but responsibility/stewardship, the opportunity of growth and to fight for what we stand for would always be present in our lives. Take a firm grasp of these three things.