Video of the Day: Clip from the 1991 movie “City Slickers”
Bible Verse of the Day:
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18.
Biblical Connection:
Today is the first time in my life where I am closer to 60 than 50, turning 56 today. Mitch Robbins played by Billy Crystal was more dramatic upon turning 40. When asked to speak to his son’s class on career day, Mitch’s mid-life crisis causes him to stray from what he initially planned to share. When you allow a number like age to define who you are, it’s hard to remain satisfied with life.
The apostle Paul shares a biblical approach to aging in a letter to the Church at Corinth. Paul encourages aging members not to lose heart. Rather, the best way to cope with aging is to reflect upon a Christian’s eternal destination, 1 John 5:11-13. Although current situations may be causing hardship and trouble, fix your eyes on the eternal so that your age is simply a number.
Now that my children are all grown up and married, I’m turning my attention to being a grandfather. If you’re children are still young, savor each moment with them. As you seize these moments in life, age is merely a number.
by Jay Mankus
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