?Wisdom belongs to the aged, and understanding to the old.? (Job 12:12)
So, I work with my sister. She came into my office yesterday and we just sitting there talking when she really grasped the extent of how much grey hair I really do I have. Nothing interrupts a conversation like the amazing discovering that, yes, your big sister has grey hair. My greys hide well in the massive amount of dark brown, but I promise you they are there and they are multiplying. Then, as I look in the mirror I have noticed that my laughter and my happy days are beginning to etch themselves on my face around my eyes and mouth. In the back of my mind I feel this little whisper telling me I should be sad at these changes. However, I am not who was last year, five years ago, or 10 years ago? why would I want to look like I did at those times?
God changes us from the inside out. I can joyfully shout that I am not the selfish and spoiled person I was before and I can happily embrace how God has done wonders in my life. I can also look in the mirror and see the changes as time goes by and thank God for those as well. It?s not as easy to thank God for wrinkles and grey hair but with each day I get one more step closer to heaven and if this is what I have to go through to get there I am fine with that.
Where are going to get older, no matter how hard we try not to. Although I wouldn?t say I have a huge level of maturity, so please don?t judge how much I have grown up by that, but I do believe that when I attach myself to God?s Word I can find wisdom and understanding. I may have baby crows feet and tons of grey hair (I think it?s silver) but I actually think it?s pretty fun; like getting to play the role of a grown-up without having to be one. Seriously, we are going to get older and with that comes aging?.like a fine wine. Why fight this? Why be upset by this? We need to thank God for everyday we get to live in His light. We need to stand in awe at the way he made us ever-changing inside and out! And we need to find the beauty in our experiences so that we can share it with all those who are following in our footsteps.
?I see that the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right before me. No wonder my heart is glad, and my tongue shouts his praises! My body rests in hope. For you will not leave my soul among the dead or allow your Holy One to rot in the grave You have show me the way of life, and you will fill me with the joy of your presence.? (Acts 2: 25b-28)
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