Over the weekend I celebrated a
milestone birthday; I turned seventy. I
must admit I am surprised at how fast I got to this point. Honestly, seventy does not feel that
much different than sixty-nine. We did
have a great family celebration, and even my brother Jim and his wife Sandy
joined us. I think Jim, who is four
years younger, felt I needed the moral support.
The occasion did cause me to
consider some things I have learned as I mark this milestone.
I have learned to speak less and
listen more. The world we live in is
changing and the only way I can understand and minister to it is to seek to
understand others and their perspectives.
I need to earn the right to share
my opinion. That is especially the case
when dealing with young people.
Eating oatmeal every morning makes me a regular
guy. I also need to think about what I am
eating. Overall I am eating less but
enjoying it more.
I am not ashamed to hit from the
front tee box. I cannot hit a golf ball
the distance that I once could, so if they have senior tees, take
advantage. If I hit it straight and keep
it in the fairway, I can still get a decent score.
I need to stretch every
morning. Most of my muscles need to be
reminded daily what they are supposed to do.
It helps to stay positive and not worry:
There is no sense in fretting about the future.
Today will provide unique opportunities that will only come my way
once. Enjoy it for what it is and do not
worry about tomorrow.
No regrets. The mistakes I have made and the stuff that
has happened in the past are history.
Nothing is gained by focusing on what has happened.
God’s grace is sufficient, so
live each day boldly.
We are always people of
hope. “We are Easter People and
hallelujah should always be our song.”
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