Wednesday Word - March 3rd 2010
When I was growing up in Pilot Mountain I spent many waking moments wondering about "my tomorrows". How tall would I be? Would my ears and nose ever stop growing? Where would I go to college? What kind of job would I end up doing? And the biggy-whom would I marry? (In my 30’s, would I ever get married?)
Now that I am older, I find myself spending an inordinate amount of time thinking about "my yesterdays". I spend spare time "Facebooking" and anything else I can do to revisit the past. For some reason all the relationships and memories that have survived the years mean so much more to me now.
And I have discovered it’s not just me. Other family and friends are also now sharing more and more pictures and memories of our earlier growing up days.
If you’re over 30 you may find yourself doing it, too... if not now, trust me, you will!
All this time spent reminds me of just how good God really is. The Lord has been so faithful. It all really has turned out pretty well! My nose and ears finally did quit growing. I did graduate from UNC (barely). I married a sweet lady and I did end up here in the WBFJ family. And…OH, did I tell you I also have 3 beautiful and talented grandchildren (pictures optional…just pay separate shipping and handling...LOL).
“Todays” and “tomorrows” rapidly become “yesterdays”… that’s why it’s so important to make the most of every moment and serve the One who is the same “yesterday, today and forever”!
Thanks for being my friend.
Papa John
