Reflecting Once Again
I turn another year older tomorrow which brings with it some reflecting. Why am I here? Now that I have quite possibly lived over half of my life, have I accomplished anything significant? Earlier today, I was counseling someone who has similar questions. She didn’t put it in so many words, but she is struggling to find meaning in this thing we call life.
I expect that most people, at some point, have these questions and, when focused on too much, they can lead to discouragement and depression. The best thing to do at times like these is to think about what you do know. To whom have you been an encouragement? How many people love you? Are there at least little things that God has done at just the right moment to remind you that you are loved and that He has a purpose for your life? These are the things that you must hold on to.
No matter how old you get, you should never stop learning and growing and drawing ever closer to your Savior. The moment you cease doing that, you will begin a downward spiral, from which you may have a hard time pulling yourself out. It doesn’t matter if you are 21 or 81; you were placed on this earth for a purpose, and it is never too late to begin fulfilling that purpose. I am so thankful that God’s mercies really are new every morning. When we blow it, we can go to Him in repentance and start anew. I pray that this coming year finds me more willing to do that and less willing to fritter my time away with things that are meaningless.
Good reflections>
I have a grandson that has a birthday May 19
My daddy’s Birthday was on May 20.
I have a lot of reflections around this time of the year.
God bless you
Hi Sony, it seems every time you post something it hits home. Thank you for the encouragement and putting things in the right perspective. Blessings chet