As a youngster I always looked forward to my birthday. Birthdays signified that I was growing up. And even as an adult I've enjoyed birthdays, though I'm not convinced I've ever "grown up", in some ways. Each birthday has been like a milemarker on the journey of life. Today is my 65th birthday, and that's a milestone, for sure! In recent generations this was often the date of official retirement. Not so much these days, and not for me, not yet. Instead, I'm taking on some new responsibilities and anticipating continuing service in the ministry of our Missions Ministry Team, as the Lord provides health and strength.
But unless I plan on reaching an age of Old Testament proportions, I suppose it's no longer accurate to think of myself as being "middle aged." Okay, maybe I'm middled aged with advanced standing! Be that as it may, the questions inevitably arise: Have I accomplished at least something of what I have believed God calling me to do? and, How will I continue to try to live out God's call in this next stage of life?
God has a purpose for all of us. Yet to get in touch with that divine purpose requires faith in God, expressed in following Jesus Christ. Without that faith and faithfulness, our priorities and sense of purpose -- no matter how worthwhile -- will fall short of God's intent for us.
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