After several weeks of vacation from blogging I decided to come back. Maybe its just because this happens to be my 77th birthday. Maybe not. But just doing this again seems like the right thing to do.
It was supposed to be a nice, warm and sunny morning, at least according to my weather wishes. But now it is a cloudy, rainy and a bit chilly day. Not that I had that much on the slate to do today, but a little different weather might have given a few more options.
Most birthdays at my age aren't too special anymore. Now we look for those special birthdays, like 70, 75, 80, etc. This is sort of an in-between birthday, not too special. However, if I would have thought about it a year ago I might have said that this year should be my "lucky" year - two big sevens? But the 77th year is now past, and I'm beginning the 78th. And in some respects the 77th wasn't all that "lucky" (I put lucky in quotes because I really don't believe in luck per se). There were some difficult times, for sure, but again there were some good times.
What will the next year bring my way? Who knows except the Lord, who knows all things. I'm very happy that I can say with the Psalmist, "My times are in your hand." When I view all the political gobeldegook that's been going on (yeh I watched most of it the last two weeks) I'm happy to know that the Lord of all is still the God of all the earth - that to Him the nations are as a drop in the bucket - and that no matter what happens here in the USA, or elsewhere, He will bring all things to His intended end in His determined time. I find it important after listening to the political speaches etc. to tune in to the eternal themes through inspiring music. I think I'm wearing out a couple of our CD's which especially help me keep my spiritual focus.
"This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it." I plan to enjoy this day, even if I don't know for sure what it is that I want to do. I do have plans for a couple of things - eating a piece of gooseberry pie (which I ordered up) and watching the Cubbies try to get back on the winning track - that would be a good birthday present. Those are the peripheral things in my plan for the day. Right now I need to check out the daily readings I do and open my heart to what the Lord has for me, and all of us who seek Him. And so I remain a
Pilgrim on the way
2 comments:
From one who has journeyed with you for more than 54 years, and is looking forward to more years together, I wish you a Happy Birthday and embrace your faith for the journey.
Fellow pilgrim
Although not 77, I am experiencing that process in my life where what used to be important isn't so important anymore; what wasn't of great value in youth now holds more and more value in life.
I didn't realize the Cubbies were at the top of the heap in the NL Central. What a deal!
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