The aging process is kind of a "wake up slap of time on one's face". A period to re-evaluate what truly matters the most in a person's life's journey. Time that doesn't seem to bother a younger, goal- oriented life has become a reflective moment that runs so fast each day, like sands slipping through the fingers.
It is a sudden pause to make a choice to let go of temporal things and value those things that aren't seen. Things that have eternal weight.
Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. (1 Corinthians 13:13, NLT)
4 Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 5 or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. 6 It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. 7 Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. (1 Corinthians 13:4-7, NLT)
Growing old is an opportunity to realize that life fades like a flower. Each sunrise that greets and reminds one about a new day and a step closer to face the end of a temporary journey and step one day in an unknown territory of eternity. Unknown if that heart isn't willing to surrender to what's obvious from the beginning that there is a Creator Who loved a rebellious humanity unconditionally. Each sunset sets the time to reflect even more as life's busyness halts that day and can be an opportunity to address a hovering thought of doubts of existence and life's purpose.
"3 What do people get for all their hard work under the sun? 4 Generations come and generations go, but the earth never changes. 5 The sun rises and the sun sets, then hurries around to rise again. 6 The wind blows south, and then turns north. Around and around it goes, blowing in circles. 7 Rivers run into the sea, but the sea is never full. Then the water returns again to the rivers and flows out again to the sea. 8 Everything is wearisome beyond description. No matter how much we see, we are never satisfied. No matter how much we hear, we are not content.
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9History merely repeats itself. It has all been done before. Nothing under the sun is truly new. 10 Sometimes people say, “Here is something new!” But actually it is old; nothing is ever truly new. 11 We don’t remember what happened in the past, and in future generations, no one will remember what we are doing now." - Ecclesiastes 1:3-11 ((NLT)
13 That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty. 14 God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad. - Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 (NLT) (emphasis is mine)
Yes, time on this earth is as a puff of smoke, and the most important thing in our lives is loving God and loving one another. God's description of love is the only kind of love we should endeavor to live by, as man's love can often be selfish. God bless.
ReplyDeleteOnly by loving God first and doing things because of Him that those actions have its fullest meaning. Life is indeed very short. It's so easy to justify things we, people, do but without God, they truly don't mean a thing. God bless sister Brenda.
DeleteYou nailed it! Fear of the Lord and obedience, wow, those are the ageless beauty pills in my opinion. I think that's the way it becomes easier to love, have faith and hope! I always get excited to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by and blessing me with your thoughts and so much love. I loved your comment (as always!) How are you doing? Was your summer good? Love you, sister.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit sister! I appreciate it also each time😊... Trying times nowadays. There's always a sense of urgency. Doing ok here sister Mary. Just hiding inside especially after the week long heatwave we had.. i was afraid to melt 😱🤣. I can't seem to tolerate hot and dry days. Anyway, praying you're remaining strong in the Lord's mighty power!!! I enjoy each time you try to find time to blog because I know you have a lot to do. So thank you for always blessing me & others with your faith! Love you in Christ. God bless 🙏
ReplyDeleteWise thoughts on growing old and the aging process. Life on this earth is indeed very short, and I like your analogy of it fading like a flower.
ReplyDeleteThank you sister Sandra. Guess we need to make the most of each day but it always starts on focusing on Jesus & ending it the same way. There's no other option especially at these trying times😊🙏 God bless & strengthen you.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and stopping by to say hello. I hope all is good by you. Stay strong in the Lord, Sis! Were you praying when Hurricane Hillary came through? I hear it was a nothing burger and figured you prayed it down so we in your sister state would be okay. Haha. Just sprinkles here last week.
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