In Christianity, the number three represents the Trinity: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In the Bible, the number three is used approximately 467 times. In math, three is believed to be the first "true number." It is also the first number to form a geometric shape. The number three also represents time: birth-life-death, past-present-future, and beginning-middle-end. Three is also found in the Noble Peace Prize medals, on which are engraved three men. And of course, there are the three leaf clovers known as Shamrocks.
As I reflected on life during a car ride the other week, I was reminded that there are three main things that have remained throughout my life: music, ESA, and humility.
If you know me, you know that those three things I listed above are an essential part of my every-day life. But when I began to think about those three things, I realized that there were three other things that I have in life: Faith, Family, and Friends. Without my faith, family, and friends, I wouldn't have music, ESA, or humility.
My Faith comes first in those three things, because without God, I would have nothing. Without Faith, my family wouldn't be the same. Without Faith, I would not understand my purpose here on Earth...nor would I understand the importance of humility and helping others. My Faith provides me with the strength to follow my dreams and overcome the many hurdles in life. My Faith has provided me with friendships I never dreamed of. Because of my Faith, I have been able to help others know God. My Faith has taught me that I have many talents, some of which I am just beginning to know.
My Family is second, because without my family, I would not be here. My parents and my sister are my lifeline(s). My family provides me with so much love, support, and encouragement. My mom and dad are my biggest fans, and have given up so much of their life to provide for my sister and I. My sister has been my best friend since the day I was born. Although we argue and fight sometimes, we always come out stronger. My cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents are supportive, even from hundreds of miles away when we can't see each other for months at a time.
My Friends are third, because without my Faith and Family, I wouldn't have my friends. Many of my friends are practically my family. My friends are young and old. I have friends who live a mile from me, and friends who live thousands of miles away. My friends provide me with the extra support and love to push through the tough days. My friends teach me so many lessons about how I can become a better person. My friends are the ones I go to when I need a little break from my family.
As you can see, the number three is very important to me.
To end, here is Psalm 33: 1-5 (New Living Translation):
Let the godly sing for joy to the LORD;
it is fitting for the pure to praise him.
Praise the LORD with melodies on the lyre;
make music for him on the ten-stringed harp.
Sing a new song of praise to him;
play skillfully on the harp, and sing with joy.
For the word of the LORD holds true,
and we can trust everything he does.
He loves whatever is just and good;
the unfailing love of the LORD fills the earth.
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