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AS TIME GOES BY
There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven -- Ecclesiastes 3:1-9 NASB
When we were born we knew little if anything. It was sufficient that we were loved, nursed at our mother’s beast, and were cleaned and re-diapered when we soiled ourselves.
As children, we played and rough housed with our friends. Few of us, at least in America, had hard responsibilities. We ate three square meals a day and had comfortable beds for sleep. We attended school learning English, mathematics, science and history, the things that would be the basis for our future employment.
As adults, we married, had children, and worked hard to provide for our families. We assumed roles as leaders in our communities, church, and nation. As parents we nurtured and mentored our children just as our parents had done for us. We became the standard bearers for Christ, liberty, and patriotism.
After years of hard work we retired to a life of “leisure”. We continued to be active participants in the affairs of our church, community, and nation. We welcomed our grandchildren into our arms but enjoyed the peace and quiet when they left for home with their parents.
When the word “antique” came to describe our stage in life, our old age really began to show. Our skin became thin and bruised easily. Macular Degeneration dimed our eyesight, hearing aids became a necessity, our walks became shorter, and standing for long periods was out. Although we didn’t welcome the Grim Reaper, we did begin to look forward to being at peace and at home with the Lord.
Father, we thank you for being our strength and guide throughout this mortal life. Thank you for the true knowledge that, by your grace, we will live with you for eternity. Amen
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