Milestones are an integral part of our lives. We mark twenty-four hours in a day, seven days in a week, and 52 weeks in a year. Dates on our calendar mark the milestones of our journey through life.
Each year marks a milestone in our life which we celebrate as our birthday. Anniversaries celebrate the day of our marriage. School reunions celebrate the years and decades since our graduation from high school or college.
We can celebrate
- First loss of a tooth, first haircut, first day of school
- A new job, our first dollar earned, or retirement
- Achievement in fitness goals or weight loss
- Wedding or anniversary
- Graduation or completion of a project
- Returning from military deployment
- New baby or empty nest – affirming a new stage in life
The Importance of Celebrating Milestones
Celebrating milestones in our lives, our family’s lives and our friends is important as none of us is guaranteed tomorrow. Sudden death can snatch a dear one from us. We never think about today being someone’s last day, yet every day people die. It is crucial that we not take the gift of life, the gift of family, or the gift of friendship for granted.
“Don’t boast about tomorrow; for you don’t know what a day may bring.” ~Proverbs 27:1 WEB
“You are merely a vapor [like a puff of smoke or a wisp of steam from a cooking pot] that is visible for a little while and then vanishes [into thin air].” ~James 4:14b AMP
By celebrating the milestones in each other’s lives, we acknowledge the significant value of each life, and we store up memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. Live today celebrating life’s important milestones, and you will sow seeds of contentment and joy.
“But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called ‘Today.’” ~Hebrews 3:13a NASB
Milestones Affirm Love
Our Father in Heaven affirms His great love for us by rejoicing and spinning over us – His children. Just as we delight in our children, our Heavenly Father delights in us.
“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” ~Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
“Rejoice over you – literally means ‘dance, skip, leap, and spin around in joy.’ God dances with shouts of joy over us!”1 As we bask in God’s loving delight over us, let us in turn, love others. Let us express our love by marking the significant milestones of others with celebration. Celebrating milestones undeniably makes for a better life!
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References
1 God is Dancing and Singing over You: The Wonders of His Love. Published by Goodness of God Ministries on June 2, 2013. Retrieved July 27, 2023, from God is Dancing and Singing Over You: The Wonders of His Love – Goodness Of God MinistriesGoodness Of God Ministries
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Every Friday, I join an online Christian writing community, Five Minute Friday. The prompt this week is milestones. Let us celebrate the milestones in our lives this week.
20 thoughts on “Celebrating Milestones Makes for a Better Life”
Life is like a carousel,
roundy-roundy-roundy-round,
days whose milestones none can tell,
and so just for me I’ve found
that celebration’s a distraction
from an uncompleted task;
if it’s not social infraction
I would like to humbly ask
that the photo albums close,
that no party hats are bought
because for me it’s me who knows
that celebrations get me caught
in a midstep leap from stone to stone
across the stream that is my own.
True, Andrew, some celebrations are private and can only be entered into with Christ alone.
I think on Satchel Paige, and his immortal dictum.
‘Don’t look back. Something may be gaining on you.’
Aww, I see.
Good thoughts! We love celebrations large and small around here. How wondrous that God delights in us!
Celebrations are awesome, Barbara!
I love this reminder, Lisa. As my empty nest hurdles ever closer, I like thinking of it a new season to celebrate. 🙂
New seasons bring new opportunities for us to celebrate, Lois.
Thanks for sharing this, Lisa. It helped unblock my thoughts.
Cute video at the end.
Oh, I understand, Sandra! When I first read it, I thought it said millstone, and I couldn’t think of anything, but tying one around the neck and drowning. Ha! Then I read it again, and saw milestone, and it clicked for special celebrations. I look forward to reading your post!
Zephaniah is a favorite and a wonderful visual of our good Father celebrating His creation. James 4, also impactful, as only James can be! He always seems to leave a mark with his words.🌸
Thank you for sharing your milestone words!
~Lisa
Celebrating His life within and all around us makes such a difference, Lisa!
Finding things to celebrate is always a good practice! And milestones are all around us if we’ll notice them. I still use a wall calendar for big things like birthdays and anniversaries, but I try to note smaller things too on my digital calendar.
It is fun to celebrate the both the small and great milestones, Lisa!
I appreciated this post, Lisa. This was needed >> “By celebrating the milestones in each other’s lives, we acknowledge the significant value of each life, and we store up memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. Live today celebrating life’s important milestones, and you will sow seeds of contentment and joy.”
It is so important to celebrate each other, Joanne!
Yes Lisa. Celebrating milestones celebrates the significant value of the lives of those around us. bless you. #17
Celebrating is such an important part of our lives, Dawn!
Celebration’s are awesome Lisa. So wonderfully spoken.
Thanks bunches for sharing this with Sweet Tea & Friends this month sweet friend.
It’s good to celebrate the large and the small things in our lives, Paula!