20 Things I’ve Learned at Age 20

I hope these bits of wisdom encourage you. Feel free to comment what God has been teaching you so far in 2024!

1. Embracing your own God-given journey is the key to finding peace.
2. Not all relationships are meant to last forever. When it’s time to let go, let go and move on.
3. On the flip side of that, when a relationship is worth fighting for, don’t let hardships or conflict prevent you from strengthening the bond you have with your loved one.
4. Not everyone will understand your call or your decisions. That’s okay. God’s opinion is the only one that truly matters, so if you are following His lead, you are doing the right thing.
5. God speaks in many different ways. The important thing is to keep your ears open and use each opportunity to get a better sense of what His voice sounds like.
6. Cherish the smoother seasons, even if they feel mundane. You will long for them when hard times come.
7. When hard seasons arrive, remember that they don’t last forever. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus instead of the roaring waves or the storm ahead.
8. Surrendering your life to Jesus is a daily process which is challenging and even sacrificial at times, but it is so worth it.
9. Pay attention to the voices around you. Are they voices that encourage you to become the person God wants you to be? Words impact you more than you know.
10. An identity rooted in anything other than who Jesus says you are will lead to self-destruction and doubt.
11. Humility is the key to being a secure person.
12. You were not created to be alone.
13. Belonging doesn’t have to be limited to social categories. You belong simply by existing here.
14. Kindness is undervalued in this day and age, but it is also one of the most critical characteristics to embody.
15. True friendships are built on the mutual joy of simply being in each other’s presence, not about what one wants from the other or how exciting the activities are.
16. People can’t read your mind. If something bothers you, speak up. If something encourages you, show appreciation.
17. Even when the timing doesn’t make sense to you, it makes sense to God. His timing is perfect. Trust Him.
18. If you are discerning whether or not to trust someone’s spiritual counsel, take note of the fruit from their life. Are they of godly character? Do their actions and relationships align with their public beliefs?
19. You will never find joy or clarity in comparing your story to someone else’s.
20. One of God’s greatest gifts is inspiration.

Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

-Romans 5:2-5

Author: Hannah Chung

Writing to inspire people has always been my passion. I am dedicated to coming alongside you on this journey called life and seeing how we can encourage each other <3 View all posts by Hannah Chung