December 26, 2012
Forever Young
“Youth is not a time of life – it is a state of mind…. Youth means temperamental predominance of courage over timidity, of the appetite for adventure over a life of ease.”
- Samuel Ullman
Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Psalms 103:1-5
The road that leads to the end of 2012 has but a few more miles (figuratively speaking) left before it merges onto the highway of 2013 and all the new and exciting adventures, experiences and challenges that it will bring with it.
As this years Christmas holiday fades into memory and with it that youthful feeling that so much more is possible fades away: as Christians, we need to put this process on pause and reassess what should be going on.
While it is true each year finds us another year older, chronologically speaking: we need to remember to be youth like in our faith, in our commitment and in our ambitions as we seek to serve the Lord.
Too many people, both naturally and spiritually seem to grow old before their time and they loose that zeal and zest that youthfulness can bring to ones life.
Remember age is a state of mind. Your body must move ahead in chronology but your attitude, spirit and state of mind do not have to age proportionately.
I may not be a Toys R Us Kid but I want to remain youthful, vibrant, eager and enthusiastic about God, His Kingdom and His work until I see Him face to face: what about you?
Today’s Prayer
Father, though my body may age gradually as the years pass by: and though I hope to mature in wisdom and understanding, may my heart attitude and spirit remain forever young when it comes to seeking and serving you.
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