My Wonderful Companion, I seem to begrudge the fact that I am getting older. When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait to get older. Now that I am, I begrudge the passing of the years. The truth be known, getting older has taught me many lessons that have made my life better and made my relationships more meaningful. Some of my experiences have brought about sadness, disappointments and regrets but You have gotten me through them all. I’ve come to learn that I should not take life too seriously and, instead, live one day at a time and appreciate the things (small and large) that You’ve given to me. I must always show thanks for the things I do have and not grumble over the things I do not. My focus must not be on what I have lost, but what can be found through a relationship with You. Life can only be as successful as I let You be involved in it and be as meaningful as I let You make it.
As I grow older, there is no reason for me to stop dreaming or pushing forward to attain the goals You have in mind for me. Sometimes I surprise myself with the realization that I never thought I’d make it this far. But my life has been filled with equal portions of sowing good seed and reaping bountifully and sowing bad seed and having a harvest of regrets. How I’ve dealt with each one of them has imprinted a tapestry that, when finished, I hope will please You when we meet face to face. I know that if I will pace myself and follow Your instructions, all the things that need to get done will get done. And I don’t want to become predictable because, if I do, it will be a sign that I’ve accepted life instead of attacking it head on to get the most from it that I can. My growing old is inevitable, but my staying young is a choice I can make by remaining joyful and seeing each day as a very special “I love You” from You.
Help me learn to focus on important things and let everyone else worry about the rest by … becoming an encourager and picking cheerful friends … never stop learning more about You … giving thanks for and doing all I can to remain healthy … enjoying the people and simple things You put in my life … laughing at myself, corny jokes and with other people. I do not want to hide my emotions any longer by suppressing my tears. It’s a fact that as I grow older I’m going to experience more grief, more disappointments, more victories and more happiness. I must use them all as motivators to keep me positive and moving forward. I no longer want to worry about my past because it doesn’t help my present and tomorrow. As I grow older, help me remember that life is not measured by the breaths that I take, but the moments that take my breath away. And it’s in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!!
Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the sun; 3:12 I know that there is nothing for men than to be happy and do good while they live.