Monday; May 12

I have never really thought about growing older.  Actually, when I look in the mirror, I don’t see my true reflection – I generally just see the same guy who has been there for decades.  (However, if I do look a bit closer, I do see less hair and more gray … but I just think of it as an optical illusion in an aging mirror.)  Now, while I don’t think of myself as growing older, I have noticed a couple of things.  First, it takes me longer to get up from a seated position (not to mention the pain and intentionality involved from getting to my feet from a prone position).  The other area I have seen a change in me is that I am not as cocky as I used to be.  Throughout most of my life I have not been afraid of much and haven’t worried too much about being able to handle most situations.  I still don’t consider myself a “scaredy cat”, but I am a bit more cautious about things.  I feel like I can still take care of myself and do what I want to do, but I do find myself rethinking some of the risks I didn’t give a second thought in years gone by.

For those of you who haven’t reached this time in your life – you’ll probably get there – but, as those of us who admit we are aging I want to offer a little comfort.  When Joshua faced a change in his life, he was given this encouragement by the Lord, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9).  Even as we age, most of us still have challenges to conquer, we just need to be reminded to be strong and courageous because the Lord is with us for as long as He gives us life. 

Think About It! 


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