This morning someone near and very dear to me woke up proclaiming that in just few days he would be 60 years old. He began proclaiming his eminent birthday and went on and on until I really wanted to pop a knot on his heard. I'm still wondering if he really feels as negative as he seemed this morning. If he does, well, I just don't know what to do with him. On one hand, it's really good that he is realistic about the future and the fact that our numbered days are running out. On the other hand, it drives me just a little bit insane to be reminded on a regular basis just how numbered our days are. Even as I write this, I wonder if I should "out" him because some of you will be shocked and some of you will be just a little distressed. As for myself, I've got three more years until I'm 60 and I intend to live those three years with intention. That's not to say my sweet husband doesn't live with intention. He certainly does. He's one of the most faithful of the faithful. He loves God deeply. He's an anchor and as steady as a rock which I suppose is the reason it bothers me when I perceive him as negative. Oh well, whatever! He's provoked me into thought and that can never be a bad thing. But for the record, I still want to pop a knot on his head.
I received a morning and evening devotional from said husband for Christmas. It starts on January 1 so I've been waiting to use it. I decided this morning to go ahead and take a peek at December 31 for the coming year. The message was timely…especially since Darling was so doom and gloom as soon as I opened my eyes today.
"I leave you peace, my peace I give you. I do not give it to you as the world does. So don't let your hearts be troubled or afraid." John 14:27 Can I just say, "THANK YOU, JESUS!"
And then,
"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23:6 Can I get an "AMEN!"
Because I belong to Jesus, I can trust that I don't have to be troubled by getting older or afraid of death. Because I belong to Jesus, I can know that goodness and mercy will follow me whether I live 20 more minutes or 20 more years.
So, dear readers, it's really just as simple as putting your faith in Christ Jesus and your life in His hands. And that's the truth.
