I'M GETTING DIZZY!

Today marks the anniversary of my 73rd rotation around the sun.  Color me dizzy!  Usually my birthday gets lost in the hubbub of Christmas, and being an introvert that is fine with me.  Anniversaries, if not celebrated, should certainly be a cause to pause and reflect.  It has been a wonderful life---not to say there have not been bumps in the road and sometimes an entire wash out---but when you look at the whole God has mercifully blessed me with  so much more than I deserve.  The truth be known, none of us really deserve much.  I am thankful--immensely thankful.




SO, did you realize we sub-consciously get it into our heads that the age of our parents leaving us is what we believe is our destiny?  I saw this played out with my older brother as he neared the age of losing Daddy--45.  We seem to disregard extenuating factors and become fairly certain their life span will be ours.  Thankfully that is not always the case.  My brother is now 75---30 additional years--lagniappe.  We lost Momma at 81---I am guilty of also thinking that is my legacy.  Perhaps---perhaps not---only God knows and we are told before we are a glint in our parent's eyes he knows the number of minutes we will be here.  




The question then becomes what do we do with the time remaining?  If we are still around at retirement age, do we sit down and rest; do we pursue personal desires; do we become content?  I think not.  Everyday I see examples around me of those with deteriorating health who are still calling to check on their family and friends and most importantly praying.  A tree should always bear fruit---when it stops bearing fruit--what then is its purpose?  (It might be firewood)  God has given us gifts--they have no expiration date on them.  Those gifts are to be used for His purpose and His glory until the fat lady sings.   Our first birthday gift are  those talents and capacities He has bestowed upon us.  I recently saw a post on social media of a sweet 95 year old lady playing the piano.  Her daughter in law said she can no longer always remember how old she is, where she is, who her family is, but she always remembers how to play the piano and is still sharing her talent.  There is the point of my post.  Keep sharing---until the bell tolls---keep using your gifts for God's Good Purpose.  The gift that truly keeps on giving.




SO--Happy Birthday to me!  Praying I can continue to use what God has gifted me with---and that when you see me---you will know how much I love Him by how I am using those gifts.  

"As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God."

I Peter 4:10



6 comments

  1. Wishing you a beautiful Happy Birthday, my friend.

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    1. Thank you! Praying for you Guys as you navigate these unthinkable waters
      Blessings!

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  2. Happy Birthday, Lulu!!! Yes, may we all continue to use and cherish the gifts God has given us.
    Blessings!

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  3. This was beautiful! I could relate to so much you wrote. I remember breathing a sigh of relief when I reached the age my Mama was when she died. And you are so correct.. as long as we here, God’s never done with us. I hope you are having a wonderful day! Love you!

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    1. It has been just the kind of day I like--LOW key! It is interesting how we frame our longevity based upon our parents!
      Blessings, My Friend LOVE YOU!

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