"What condition is my condition in?" I'm not always sure how to answer that. On the physical side things are apparently very slowly deteriorating. (I'm thankful for the 'slow' part.) But in a real sense I'm more concerned about my inner condition than the outer. How am I managing there?
A famous radio host wrote a book, "Old Age Is Not For Sissies". That can apply to life in general, and the walk of faith in particular. When we look at some of the words of Paul we get that idea. How about, for instance, in I Thessalonians 5:16-18, when he asks us to,""Rejoice always! Pray constantly, Give thanks in everything, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.". No easy task. Yet, I agree with Paul, that's the 'condition' I wish to strive for.
I get a kick out of hearing how Jon Benjamin, our little 2 yr. old grandson, sometimes sits in the middle of the floor and just shouts out:"Rejoice"! Where did he get that? In Church no doubt. But how wonderful to get that wisdom from the 'mouth of babes.'
Rejoice always...even when it isn't easy. Pray and keep our minds on where the real power comes from. In everything, find a place for thankfulness, since God IS going to work it out.
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