Yesterday was my birthday. It's almost comically ridiculous how reflective I become when I realize another year of my life has passed. This year I'm equidistant between 16 and 40. While one of these ages seems appropriately far in the past, the other seems like it should be further away. It seems that every few years, I have a birthday that causes me to evaluate my life and check my "progress". I think this focused assessment is beneficial - for evaluation and the necessary enthusiasm, redirection or correction. "Am I meeting my goals? Am I maturing in my walk with Christ, my relationship with my wife, my professional career, my personal plans? Am I where I want to be or do I need to?" But, part of me also doesn't really like getting older. I think it's because I mistakenly equate aging with atrophy and weakness, not wisdom and maturity. I know that as I age, I have the opportunity to become more like Jesus, or more like my own self. More like the Savior, or more of the sinner? Am I diminishing that the light of Christ might shine brighter through thi this jar of clay (II Cor. 4)? More of Christ, or more of Caleb? John the Baptizer really said it best - "He must increase, I must decrease." Oh, that I (and all of us) would use well the time given to me, yield to Christ and be used by Him, for the glory of God.
Sola deo gloria.
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Happy Late Birthday! We hope you had a good one...you were missed at the conference!
Hey...did you know you have the same birthday as Glen Thompson?
Didn't know that. I also share a birthday with my Mom's youngest brother...and of course Joshua.
We really missed being at the conference. We hope everyone took good notes and we look forward to seeing you two (or three) soon!
Caleb
Nice thoughts to reflect on for your birthday. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Pat
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