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GETTING OLDER by June Foster
A decade ago, my husband and I worked in an
independent living facility for seniors who didn't care to live on their own. I
met a lot of remarkable people during our short stint there, and I discovered
some thought-provoking information.
Some of the residents wore a scowl on their face most
of the time, griping and complaining about almost everything. They demanded the
managers perform extra services other people didn't receive, especially in the
dining room. If they didn't like an entree, they insisted the cook make
something else especially for them. Frown lines etched their faces, and they
appeared to be miserable. Very few smiles were evident.
Others residents seemed happy, always taking an
interest in others. They thoughtfully sent cards on birthdays, gave a
compliment, and smiled. I remember one couple who'd been married seventy five
years who were still in love.
I realize people's personalities vary, but I became curious
about the obvious differences in attitudes. The married couple as well as
others who appeared contented with their life circumstances, I soon discovered,
were Christians. They were filled with peace and spoke of where they were going
after leaving this earth. To spend eternity with their Lord and Savior. What an
amazing difference!
I believe that many people derive their identity from
their profession or accomplishments. But unfortunately that's never enough.
There will always be regrets about goals not achieved and missed opportunities
along the way. If we have nothing else but our own triumphs, at the end of our
lives, we have nothing. No wonder some of those residents scowled and were
bitter.
Nothing in my life has brought me a sense of self-worth
or pride. The only truth that sustains me is my relationship with the Lord. Jesus
alone declares me significant and upright, and nothing in this world can
accomplish that.
Oh, and in case you think I don't have the right to
say these things, I do because I'm fast approaching that age and know from
experience.
Let's not spend all our energy pursing goals but allow
time to get to know the Savior, the only One who can give us purpose and
declare at the end of our lives, "Well done, my good and faithful servant."
Award-winning author, June Foster's novels include Give Us This Day, As We Forgive, Deliver Us,
Hometown Fourth of July, Ryan's
Father, Red and the Wolf, For All Eternity, Echoes From the Past, What
God Knew and Misty Hollow. Find
June online at http://junefoster.com.
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AS WE FORGIVE
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RED AND THE WOLF
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FOR ALL
ETERNITY
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ECHOES
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MISTY
HOLLOW
WHAT GOD
KNEW
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