Wednesday; August 6
Have you noticed that people in
different stages of life see things in different ways. The older I get the more I see this being
played out. When I think back on my zest
for life in the first phase of life, I realize I was filled with hope and
answers. I could see what was wrong and
was apt to tell you what needed to be changed.
As I settled into life in the second phase, I found myself trying to
fine-tune how things were. We were in charge
and wanted to hold on to the influence we had.
Now that I am advancing into the final stage, I tend to feel out of
touch. Things are moving quickly and
often in a direction I may not appreciate.
I may be in the same body, but I am definitely a work in progress.
As I thought about this the other day,
I got to thinking about what it was like back in the beginning. I remember being frustrated at the old
fuddy-duddies that were raining on my progressive parade. So, as I head into this part of my life, I
would like to be an advocate for people that are trying to make this world a
better place in which to live. With this
in mind, I ask one thing of our young people – head us in the right
direction. I ask you to embrace solid
concepts and complement them with a lifestyle of righteousness. Don’t just tell us what is wrong, lead us in
a life dedicated to fixing it. When the
world seemed to be speeding up on the Apostle Paul, he told his young friend
Timothy, “Let no
one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech,
conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an
example of those who believe.” (I Timothy 4:12). What we are asking is that if you want to establish
our future directions, set a good example for us and take us where we need to
go. We don’t need critics or
prognosticators, we need leaders!
The cycle of life can be explained in so many ways, but when we work it with wisdom, we can appreciate where we have been and enhance where we are going.
Think About It!