Getting Old
Scripture:
"Where there is no vision, the people perish."
(Proverbs 29:18) KJV
Reflection:
Someone once said, " Most people die from the
the neck up at age twenty-five because they stop
dreaming." Too many people, when they begin to
get older, loose their dreams, they have no
vision, they have no interest anymore. What
does it mean to get old? You know your getting
old when you begin to feel old, it's when you
feel that tomorrow holds no promise. You take
absolutely no interest in the activities of youth,
and you begin to long for the good old days.
By these definitions, I know a lot of people who
are old at the age of twenty five. General
Douglas McArthur once said: "Nobody grows
old by merely living a number of years. People
grow old only by deserting their ideals. Years
may wrinkle the skin, but to give up interest
wrinkles the soul. Worry, doubt, self-distrust,
fear, and despair. These are the long, long years
that bow the head and turn the growing spirit back
to dust. You are as young as your Faith, as old
as your doubt; as young as your self-confidence,
as old as your fear; as young as your hope, as old
as your despair".
You know something I choose to be young and
choose to have vision. Staying young is a sign
you are capable of growth. I choose growth,
I choose Jesus Christ!
Prayer:
Oh Lord keep me young, keep my Spirit young,
keep my heart filled with love and compassion,
keep my mind filled with ideal. Give me strength
to be a dreamer, Give me hope in the vision of
eternal life with You. THANK YOU GOD FOR
BEING GOD
"Where there is no vision, the people perish."
(Proverbs 29:18) KJV
Reflection:
Someone once said, " Most people die from the
the neck up at age twenty-five because they stop
dreaming." Too many people, when they begin to
get older, loose their dreams, they have no
vision, they have no interest anymore. What
does it mean to get old? You know your getting
old when you begin to feel old, it's when you
feel that tomorrow holds no promise. You take
absolutely no interest in the activities of youth,
and you begin to long for the good old days.
By these definitions, I know a lot of people who
are old at the age of twenty five. General
Douglas McArthur once said: "Nobody grows
old by merely living a number of years. People
grow old only by deserting their ideals. Years
may wrinkle the skin, but to give up interest
wrinkles the soul. Worry, doubt, self-distrust,
fear, and despair. These are the long, long years
that bow the head and turn the growing spirit back
to dust. You are as young as your Faith, as old
as your doubt; as young as your self-confidence,
as old as your fear; as young as your hope, as old
as your despair".
You know something I choose to be young and
choose to have vision. Staying young is a sign
you are capable of growth. I choose growth,
I choose Jesus Christ!
Prayer:
Oh Lord keep me young, keep my Spirit young,
keep my heart filled with love and compassion,
keep my mind filled with ideal. Give me strength
to be a dreamer, Give me hope in the vision of
eternal life with You. THANK YOU GOD FOR
BEING GOD
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About 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – four months of absolute terror. I wanted to end my life, but somehow [Holy Spirit], I reached out to a friend who took me to hospital. I had three visits [hospital] in four months – I actually thought I was in hell. I imagine I was going through some sort of metamorphosis [mental, physical & spiritual]. I had been seeing a therapist [1994] on a regular basis, up until this point in time. I actually thought I would be locked away – but the hospital staff was very supportive [I had no control over my process]. I was released from hospital 16th September 1994, but my fear, pain & shame had only subsided a little. I remember this particular morning waking up [home] & my process would start up again [fear, pain, & shame]. No one could help me, not even my therapist [I was terrified]. I asked Jesus Christ to have mercy on me & forgive me my sins. Slowly, all my fear has dissipated & I believe Jesus delivered me from my “psychological prison.” I am a practicing Catholic & the Holy Spirit is my friend & strength; every day since then has been a joy & blessing. I deserve to go to hell for the life I have led, but Jesus through His sacrifice on the cross, delivered me from my inequities. John 3: 8, John 15: 26, are verses I can relate to, organically. He’s a real person who is with me all the time. I have so much joy & peace in my life, today, after a childhood spent in orphanages [England & Australia]. God LOVES me so much. Fear, pain, & shame, are no longer my constant companions. I just wanted to share my experience with you [Luke 8: 16 – 17].
Peace Be With You
Micky
Comment by Micky— 2007/05/04 @ 08:49 AM — (Reply)
God be praised and God Bless you
Pastor Kim
Comment by preacher3142— 2007/07/15 @ 01:19 PM — (Reply)