Too bright, too soon, my late father-in-law used to intone
seriously if the sky was blue and the sun was out early. Pessimist, I initially
thought, until I recognised that he knew the weather in this part of the world far
better than I did. A realist.
Well, today his predictions may have been wrong. It was
bright early, then the cloud cover drew in but now, I perceive a brightness
trying to break through. With our German friends now gone, the washer is busy
and the sun and a light breeze would be very helpful!
‘Wisdom is found with the elderly, and with long life comes
understanding.’ So the Bible says, and so as the years creep on to my life, I
pray that I would say only those things which are wise, that I would understand
better the struggles of others, never giving way to hasty judgments or
criticisms. That I would be better at reading the signs of the times, and
praying into the will of the Father.
And may humility also accompany my years. Many years do not
guarantee that my ideas or pronouncements are usually right.
May I live close to the heart of God today, totally
surrendered to the life of his son Jesus living within me, living from a place
of unconditional love.
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