Nifty, Nifty, look who’s fifty
Posted: March 20, 2008
Category: Pastor Steve's Blog
I normally ignore all birthdays. It’s not that I’m afraid of growing older, I’ve just never had a big need to celebrate the anniversary of those obvious reminders. In coming up on fifty, I had given it some thought and realized that time does really pass by quickly. I still feel like I should be 25 years old and that life, family, ministry are all at the beginning stages. But then, I look and realize that my boys are pushing into the 20’s, my hair has a little gray(what little I have, and it’s more than a little gray) and there is a recognition of the passing of time.
It’s mostly a good feeling. We have been truly blessed. We have been blessed to know so many wonderful people in our lives. God has put so many opportunities before us and we’ve been privileged to participate in God’s marvelous work. We have not always enjoyed every moment. Ministry isn’t always fun, kids can bring stress, and we’ve questioned the decisions we’ve made. I have seen my own spiritual walk wax and wane, but God’s faithfulness has been so steady throughout this time.
On top of this, I still have to face the fact of my birthday. My office is vandalized(kindly) and a surprise birthday party. The party is fun and the people are precious. My wife plans it in spite of me and a good time is had by all. I am reminded…it is all a gift of God. I’d like to think that I have 50 more years to enjoy serving the Lord and loving people and enjoying my family. Not likely, but I am thankful that I can look ahead and know that God is control of today and tomorrow. What a joy! In that, I rejoice in the words of Ephesians 2:8-10, “By Grace you are saved, through faith. Not of yourself, it is a gift of God.It is not the result of anything you’ve done, in order that no one can boast. You are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to live a life filled with good works that he has prepared for us to do.”
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