Lately I've been having a dilemma that I've been keeping to myself. I am 20 years old and I wish I was at least 2 years younger. I feel like I have wasted the years of my youth and I can't get them back. I'm embarassed to say that I'm 20 and I don't even have a driver's license and don't own a car, there are so many people my age who already have college degrees and are married and live on their own. I feel like the years are passing me by and honestly, I'm afraid of growing up. I am ashamed that all I have is an associate's degree and I'm still looked at as if I were a 16 year old. I also don't want to waste my years and end up disappointing God. My BIGGEST fear is to waste my gifts and talents. I desperately want to fulfill my purpose here on earth but it's already a quarter of my life and I haven't done anything!!! :/
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7 replies on this topic
Princess of God - 4/15/12 @ 9:13 PM
I forgot to add that I will be 21 soon
Spirit in the Sky - 4/15/12 @ 9:18 PM
Time IS on your side. At least you are aware now how much it is precious unlike some who "wake up" years later and wonder where it has all gone. I'm 42 and have my share of regrets, but I am not letting that get me down. I know that God has plans for each one of us no matter how old we are.
Codify - 4/15/12 @ 11:26 PM
Princess, Don't let age or your current achievements be a gauge of success in life. Higher education is not for everyone. A bachelors degree or masters degree in whatever field does not automatically grant happiness or success. You are worth so much in Gods eyes! You are able to great things to advance his kingdom. That is really why we are here. It's okay if you don't have your license yet. But if you want that to validate yourself, study and get it! Find out what your gifts are and serve in your church. Be used by God and he will direct you to where he wants you to go in life.
Myself, I am 23. I have not attended any higher education since high school five years ago. I got into a good job right after school. It's not something I will do for the rest of my life. But, I am glad I did not go and waste my money aiming for something that wasn't there, You know? Now God has brought me to youth ministry within the last 9 months. I feel his calling and direction in that area. So I might pursue that within the next year.
Seek the Lord and he will direct your ways. Firstly, Don't be afraid :) Joel 2:21 "Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the LORD will do great things."
Secondly, he has plans for you! Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Okay, I know that was a lot to read :) So take it with a grain of salt if need be. God bless you o sister in Christ, I will pray for you.
Sarah32 - 4/15/12 @ 11:35 PM
Take heart, princess of God- a thousand years is like a day to God and a day like a thousand years. Time isn't as relevant as what we as humans assume it is. I will say, you sound a lot like how I was a number of years ago-- I didn't get my license myself until I was around 21, almost 22. I was petrified of driving since I was in a car accident years before then that left me with an on-going injury. I was in bondage to fear. Beyond that, I had the same Peter Pan syndrome you're talking about.;) I wanted to go back in time and relive moments and change others that I felt left my life lacking. I wanted to rewind time, but I was told I never should hold on to that desire...which I didn't quite understand at the time. Now I do. I wouldn't change a thing from those years.
If you are a child of God, Princess of God-- then God Himself doesn't condemn you, "For there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:1) Maybe you haven't taken as much action as you wanted to in life; let that be a LESSON LEARNED, AND NOT A MARK OF CONDEMNATION. Confessing your faults to God is wonderful. Let Him know you're deeply sorry for not taking as much action in your life, but live like your forgiven for this, Princess of God. And let it now be a driving force to do more for the Kingdom of God. The enemy wants you to wallow in misery (his desire is to kill & destroy) but God wants to build you up. Leaving yourself in self-pity and condemnation would only be of benefit to the enemy-- it does no benefit to yourself or to God.
Realize, Princess of God, that you do have a purpose on this earth! If God allowed you to breath today, you most certainly have purpose! Sometimes we overlook how God has used us, especially if you're naturally perfectionistic. Remember this always Princess of God- good can only come from God Himself, for all of our deeds are like filthy rags. The Holy Spirit can and WILL work in your life to produce good for His Kingdom. Always know, your life is never in vain!<3
As a sidenote: having an associates degree at the age of 20 is a very big accomplishment. Don't knock yourself down so much. Pray everyday that God will use you to further His Kingdom. Have faith that He will, because He will. Remember, this is His heart's desire too.<3
KingsKid - 4/16/12 @ 2:13 PM
I definitely agree with the wonderful advice that has been posted already. And remember, you can't go back and change what happened in the past, BUT look to the future. What does God want for you now? What can you do to grow now? Seek His direction always. He will never turn down a sincere and seeking heart.
Sarah - 4/16/12 @ 4:06 PM
hey, I'm nineteen, and I haven't even had a real job. I certainly don't have a degree! Just move at the pace God has for you. Not everyone grows up quickly. Take your time, draw closer to Him.
Kelsea - 4/18/12 @ 2:14 PM
There is some great advice in the posts above!!!
I'm also 20, about to be turning 21, and I don't have a drivers license. I also don't go to college or have a college degree. I took a break to do a Discipleship Training School and am now just working.
A lot of the time, I would get really down about this when I would look around and see where people my age are at. But God has shown me that having those things doesn't always matter. What matters is that we follow where God is leading. I get worried that I'm "wasting my time" too, but I have to remember that we don't have to have status or anything else to please God. He can do amazing things through us right where we're at too.
If you feel that God is leading you to a degree, that's great and go for it! But if you feel that He's leading you in a different direction, that's great too. Seek Him out and His plans. God has crazy, amazing, wonderful stuff planned for those who trust Him. So I know how you're feeling. I'll be praying for you!!