2.4 Goodbyes

Oh twenty-four,

it's been quite the journey for us, hasn't it?

[singleness]
[joblessness]
[insert other appropriate "ness"]

& now it's time for you to go
[oh oh oh]

You've been kinder to me than the other twenty-somethings. (or maybe I've been kinder to myself)

Oh twenty-four,

You were the new door for me
to begin learning who I'm supposed to be

Oh twenty-four,

You did not Rob me the way most of my other years have--
You did not leave me desolate, without hope.
You did not brutalize me though you brought much pain and growth.

Oh Jesus,

Thank you for twenty-four.
Thank you for the emotional healing you've brought this year.
Thank you for keeping me from squandering 24 on a fruitless relationship.

Thank you for placing me in a job I love with a mission I believe in.
Thank you for allowing me this year to regroup and resubmit myself to You.


Oh Jesus,

You're the God of twenty-four
& you'll walk with me through twenty-five.

I'm not afraid of getting older.
I'm not afraid of my destiny.
I'm not afraid anymore.

You've healed my heart.
I believe you'll finish the healing work in my body.

You'll give me my heart's desires as I delight myself in you.

And together?
We will walk forward into the destiny you've called for me.