For the last 21 years, I have somehow gotten a birthday message from God around my birthday.  These messages have come in the form of poems, verses, songs, or words spoken to me by friends. Most have been encouraging; occasionally, there was one with a little correction in it.  I cherish these personal birthday messages from above and hope that they continue to come year after year.  This is 2015's message. 

How am I to serve THE ONE I love?

reverently, humbly -

having a willing mind and heart,

thoughts and emotions in check -

never longing for what is not given,

accepting just where I am and things just as they are -

faithfully trusting in Him who trusts me to trust Him,

listening for and obeying His voice,

knowing He makes all grace abound to me -

There is sufficiency for the deeds and needs of my life and others';

therefore, be generous.

Know Him; know His will.

Wait in silence, patiently and uncomplainingly, upon His word, His move.

DO NOT MOVE OUT IN THE FLESH!

His move may cause movement,

but I will not be shaken.

Everything rests, depends upon Him -

life and length of days for me and mine -

must love Him more,

must obey Him always,

must believe in His goodness unswervingly,

must hold fast, cling to Him who holds all in His hands.