𝐀𝐒 𝐈𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆; 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐈𝐓 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐁𝐘 𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐁𝐎𝐘𝐄 𝐄. 𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐈-𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐄!

𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐁𝐎𝐘𝐄 𝐄. 𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐈 𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐄

As a committed Anglican, I have grown up within the beauty and depth of our rich liturgical tradition. Among the treasured words that have shaped my worship is the familiar line from the Gloria: “as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.” These words proclaim the eternal and unchanging nature of God; “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever” (Hebrews 13:8). I hold that truth with deep reverence, and nothing in this reflection is intended to challenge or diminish that sacred doctrine.

Rather, what I offer here is simply a testimony of gratitude.

When I look back over the journey of my life, I cannot help but notice that it is no longer as it was in the beginning. The little boy I once was has journeyed through seasons of learning, growth, uncertainty, and grace. Through it all, the hand of God has been evident. Like the Psalmist, I can truly say, “The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad” (Psalm 126:3).

My beginning was only the starting point of a story that God continues to write. Along the way, He has opened doors I never imagined, strengthened my faith through trials, and guided my steps according to His purpose. Indeed, the words of Scripture ring true in my experience: “The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day” (Proverbs 4:18).

There were moments when the road seemed uncertain, yet His promise remained sure: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11). Each passing year has revealed more clearly that God’s grace does not leave a man where it first found him; it nurtures, transforms, and leads him forward.

So as I mark another birthday today, my heart overflows with gratitude to God. Not because the journey has been without its struggles, but because through every season His faithfulness has never failed. What once seemed small has grown by His mercy, and what once appeared uncertain has been ordered by His wisdom.

If there is one thing my journey has taught me, it is this: as it was in the beginning is not how it is now—and by God’s grace, the best is still ahead.

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