Times Change

It’s funny, but I’ve never dreaded growing older. In fact, I realize 50 is the new 30! Sure, I have a healthy realization that my days are numbered. At the same time, I feel I have lots of life to live. I no longer feel bulletproof, but at 50, I passionately believe in mortality and eternity at the same time. I think that’s a good thing. 

I’ve enjoyed each season, and my life has done nothing but get better and better. Why?

The key to victorious Christian living is a willingness to embrace transition. A blessed life is one growing and transforming. I would not only be cursed, but I would be a curse to everyone around me if I were still the same person at 50 that I was at 21.

Transition is not about getting older. It’s about advancing. We have to learn to live “from faith to faith, everlasting to everlasting.” It’s about learning how to hope for big things and remain confident while constantly dealing with closure.

In 50-plus years, I’ve said a lot of goodbyes, yet I’m always hopeful of new beginnings. I’m not going to change someday. I already have and will continue to do so time and time again. Yes, change is here to stay. You and I will live in a different world 10 years from now – some a lot better and others a whole lot worse. Since we have no control over the direction of our world, we might as well have control over our ability to be more thankful, hopeful, joyful, and useful.

Lord, as times and seasons swirl past, use me to bring others to you. Help me to transition, upgrade and continue to get better and better until You call me home. And may I bring a lot of people with me!

That’s my prayer for you, too! Don’t show up at your Father’s house alone!