Today is my birthday! On this day in 1956, my parents, Peck
and Helen Warren, ages 43 and 56, welcomed a baby girl into their life. My
father’s only living child, it was pretty wonderful for him. He loved to tell the story: “I was peering at
you through the hospital nursery window and a nurse stopped by.” She asked him
about his ‘grandbaby’. To which he replied, “She’s pretty grand, but I’m her
Papa!” Both my parents insisted that having me at such late ages kept them
young! Having raised my own brood of kiddos, I’m not so sure about that, but
having older parents gave me real insight into the value of people, regardless
of their age.
No one ever says “Hey, can’t wait till I’m 50+!” But arrive
at this age I have. It’s hard to believe that I got here so quickly! If us baby
boomers think about it, we could be really sad. Most of our years are behind us,
by all standards of life expectancy. Health could start deteriorating at any
moment. Lots of thoughts cross the minds of middle agers.
I choose to be grateful to God for another day in His
marvelous plan of grace! I choose to live as a Kingdom participant knowing that
God has a plan for my life! Knowing that my days are numbered gives me real peace,
because I can learn to make my days count so that each one can be lived for
something beyond myself. I have blessings coming out and going in. I am in
Christ, so I am favored and honored to be His servant.
Oh beloved, the Truth is this: You are so precious to God! God
has a very special plan for your life and it starts and ends with Him. He knew
you before you were even a “glimmer” in your parents’ eyes. He knew you when
you needed to come to Him for grace and forgiveness. He knew you when you
walked through valleys and climbed harsh mountains. He was with you when you
were young and full of energy. He has been with you each day as you faced
sickness, dangers, toils and snares. He
will be with you when the end of your life on this earth appears. And for you
who have put your trust in His Holy Name, He will welcome you into the rest of
your eternal life in heaven! In the meantime, your life is in His hands and
your faith walk is not only for you to survive, but to share and be an offering
of love and encouragement to all who need a touch from the Master’s Hand.
Run to Him this morning and thank Him for every spiritual
blessing that is your birth right. If you don’t know Jesus as your Lord and
Savior, then ask Him into your heart this day! Even if you’re getting older, He
can take all your days and make them more than wonderful for His Kingdom and
glory and for your best. It’s never too late to start living the Real Life! And
if you do ask Him to come into your heart, please let me know. I’d love to wish
you Happy Birthday!
God loves you and He’s for you and that’s worth living in
the light of His Word!
Colossians 3:3 For you died to this
life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God.
I Thessalonians 5:18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for
this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
Psalm 65:11 You crown the year with a bountiful harvest;
even the hard pathways overflow with abundance.
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