Older and Thankful

Likewise, you younger men, be subject to the elders. And all of you clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. - 1 Peter 5:5

This year, the class of 1975 will celebrate its 50th high school class reunion. Thanks to Facebook, I have been able to keep in touch with many of those with whom I attended, but, my how we have all changed! There is a lot more white hair and multiple grandkids! Including my own!

Of course, getting old isn't all bad. When I traveled extensively and met those from other cultures, I was often offered the best seat. Unfortunately, it might have been because I looked like I needed to sit down! Non-Western cultures are more likely to value age, so at least overseas, my value was going up. In one sense, my "maturity" had become an asset and a platform upon which the message I brought carried a little more weight.

So, I sit here this morning, stroking my ever-whitening beard, sharing what little wisdom I have left and thinking, how blessed I am and have been. Yet, I remain nothing without Christ.

Maturity is the time of life when, if you had the time, you'd have the time of your life. - Anonymous