Reframing my Birthday – VIDEO

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Hey Guys!


Happy Monday!

I’m coming at’cha one year older and one year…weirder lol

Yup, Saturday was my birthday!

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Sooo, I decided to throw down a few thoughts on how I’m reframing my birthday.

And I know – two videos in a row…what IS this madness!?

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I have a written post all tee’d up for Thursday, just wanted to keep with the video theme for today. 🙂

Have a great day guys!

 

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288 thoughts on “Reframing my Birthday – VIDEO”

  1. Happy Birthday Caralyn! I hope you had an amazing one 😀 Thank you for your ‘birthday wisdom,’ and sharing to us that we should look at birthdays as being “one step closer to fulfilling God’s will” – you know, I’ve never looked at birthdays like that, but I just love what you pointed out there and it’s the truth! Looking forward to more videos (NYC adventures sounds pretty cool)! 🙂 <3

    1. Thank you so much! Aw:) yes! One step closer. And thanks for saying that! I really have a lot of fun making the videos so I’m glad you’re enjoying them! Hugs and love xox

  2. I am glad to read that you’re one year weirder, it’s great to see you going for gold in that pursuit! Thanks so much for your great blogs they are a rich blessing and the weirder you get the greater the grace in your blogs long may that continue! Shalom.

  3. Happy birthday Caralyn (hope spelling is right). You are awesome, honest, entertaining but most of all beautiful, inside and out with your love and trust in God. Wow!

    1. Hey Mike! Thank you so much! Yep that’s how you spell it! (Even my name is spelled weird, so I clearly was destined for weirdness 😂) hah jk jk seriously though, thank you for such kind words. You’ve made me smile this morning! Hugs and love xox

  6. Hello Carolyn, I know how birthdays can be quite daunting but just know that God has placed you exactly where you should be in His timeline. Hang in there, if God is quiet right now, it means it’s a test. God bless <3

  10. Happy Belated B-Day somehow I missed this post I am so sorry. But maybe it wasn’t time for me to see it and now is the time. Don’t worry about other birthdays they were only numbers it is what you are doing now that counts. It seems to me that you are doing a lot. It is the right time to be doing these things too or you wouldn’t be doing them. God works in mysterious ways and I think it has found a wonderful way through you. So hang your head up high kiddo and don’t worry too much you seem to me at least that you’re doing what you are suppose to do or you wouldn’t be doing it and I know you’re loving it look at that SMILE on your face. God bless my dear. God is good. Kat

    1. Thank you so much for this beautiful note, Kat. You’re so right-He really does work in mysterious ways and I trust that He’s got me. You’re so sweet-thank you for the kindness. Sending massive hugs. Xox

      2. Oh my gosh I’m so sorry to hear that. How tragic. Sending you a big hug through the screen right now. What a comfort to know that we will be reunited with our loved ones in heaven. Know that you and your family are in my heart and prayers today. Xox

  12. First let me say Happy Birthday (also singing The Beatle’s “You say it’s your birthday, well happy birthday to ya), I am not very good singer so I will spare you from a video of me screeching. I also wanted to say I love your “Reframing”. Everything you spoke was right on. Remember, you can’t do anything about the past, you can’t do anything about the future, but you can focus on today. Lay your worries at the feet of Christ and go about doing you work for our beloved boss who is a Jewish carpenter and our Lord & Savior. The most often answered prayer is, “Dear Lord use me today to fulfill the great commission”. & then hang on. Jesus will be and is the only man who walked this earth who will never let you down. Thanks for your message today.

    1. Thank you so much Michael! Haha oh I love that song! I’m echoing with the guitar riff – dun dun nun nun nun nun nun nun! 😂😂😂 amen to that-Lay it at His feet. Thanks for this wonderful note. Hugs and love xox

  14. What an honor it is to get a new day, let alone a new year. Aging is the sweetest gift God grants us. Well, most of us. And when you consider that *most of us*, it is certainly that much sweeter.

    Peace

  15. You’re already doing it. God’s will, that is. Your honest, lively and radiant videos will no doubt resonate with many people who’ve gone through similar things.

    Looking forward to the streets of NYC! Bring it on! 🙂

    1. Thank you so much:) gosh you’ve touched my heart this morning, so thank you! Yes! I can’t wait to film an “on location” video! This week I’m filming two other non-YouTube films (like for my job as an actor lol) but this weekend I should have more time! Sending massive hugs xox

      1. How interesting, an actor! That might partially explain your poise but not the presence! Looking forward to more installments! xx 🙂

  19. Absolutely wonderful “reframing” of your birthday… Great and truth-filled perspective! And, of course, happy birthday with many, many blessings! 🙂

  22. Hi Carolyn, Happy Birthday to you!
    You know you already are the person God wants you to be – you are saved, and redeemed and made whole, hidden with Christ in God. It’s like the paradox of the Gospel that you already are, and yet you are also becoming.
    Just look at the wonderful impact God is having through you because of those trials you experienced – all the people you are blessing (including me). He sure is a smart loving Dad!

    I pray for your this birthday and all year that you celebrate who you are and how far you’ve come as well as knowing those truths of where you are headed.

    You are such a beautiful, talented, courageous young woman and your words (whether spoken or written) always, ALWAYS inspire me, make me feel, and draw me closer to our Lord.

    Go have fun young one! xxx

    1. Aw thank you so much! wow, your words are so kind and you’ve touched my heart this afternoon. So thank you 🙂 and amen to that – God is good. hope you’re having a beautiful day! hugs and love xox

  27. Its not cheesy! that was very beautifully put! I went through a similar revelation this year on my birthday if you would like to hear a short testimony about it (no pun intended, with the name and all.)

      1. Okay so little bit of a back story, having been in the marines for 4 years I had just looked at my birthday as, just another day, but that all changed
        last June, that was my birthday. I was on a mission trip spending time on a kayak alone with GOD, and there I was able to let go of a great many things and in that moment it dawned on me. Its not just another day, it was the day that the very same spirit that spoke creation into existence, looked at the earth and said they need one of me. In THAT moment I said its not just another day and im not just another man, I am his. (something you wrote, about identity that has always stuck with me, I really love how you put it.)

  28. Happy belated birthday, C. 😀 Thanks for sharing your thoughts on how birthdays connected you to your past and how you are moving to your future. To have a benchmark of such sorrow in the past offers one the wisdom to see every moment as an opportunity to experience the beauty of life in a meaningful way. You’ve done that. It shows in the sparkle of your eyes.

    1. Thank you so much! Hah that’s what people called me in high school! Amen to that-every moment IS an opportunity to experience beauty and goodness. Thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox

  36. Whats incredible is that you answer so many many people and spread so much real Love. You are an explosion of Gods Love and a real encouragement to many many people.

    The world needs you.

    Stay strong in Jesus.

    Love from Terry from Simpletruth.

  37. ” For by me your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life…” Happy Birthday.

  42. Belated happy birthday Vit B3! I wish you more years and better health as you continue inspiring others through your blog! Thanks for the like BTW…. You reading my post means you know and understand why I wasn’t able to greet on time. Haha.. 🙂

  48. I don’t know how you felt making this, but you project serenity and contentment. Hoping that those virtues walk with you in the coming year, and all those to follow!

  50. Happy Birthday!!! I’m a little bit late wishing you a happy birthday, but I hope that it was a joyful celebration! I loved your video. Thank you so much for sharing your genuine and touching contemplations. Even though you are still trying to find your way, to find what will ultimately be God’s plan for you in your life, you are definitely fulfilling God’s plans right now!!!! You are such a spot of hope and love, and a source of blessing for so many people. God IS using all of your grace already. I know that you will continue to do wonderful things, and that the rest of God’s plan for you is a good one! xoxoxo

    1. Thank you so much Lulu!! You’re so sweet 🙂 also – thank you for your email. You have such a beautiful heart. I look forward to writing you back properly this evening when I’m not running out the door to work! hugs to you friend xox

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