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The Benefits of Getting Old
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The Benefits of Getting Old by Phil Growing older isn't for the faint of heart. Things that used to work don't work anymore, and things that still work, hurt. I've heard your memory is the second thing to go... but I can't remember the first. Sure, I could grumble about these inconveniences, but I choose to see them as blessings. I can't see as good as I used to, but the people I hang around with don't look as good as they used to so that's probably not a bad thing. In fact, I wouldn't want a clearer picture of what I see in the mirror! Gravity and gravy are not kind. I can't hear as good as I used to, but it seems like the people doing the most talking today have the least to say. I do find I talk to myself more these days - it's nice to have an intelligent conversation once in a while, and we agree on most stuff. There's always plenty to talk about. We've probably talked about it before, but neither one of us can remember if we did. Which brings us full circle to memory or the lack thereof. When we were kids, everything was brand new so the world was full of wonders. As we get older, we've seen almost everything many times before, so having a short memory brings back the wonder. I wonder where I left my keys? I wonder where I left my glasses? I wonder what I walked into this room for? I wonder if I've written this devotional thought before? Oh well, every day we live brings us one day closer to heaven where we'll get brand new bodies! We'll have perfect eyes and lots of new sights to see. We'll have perfect ears to hear the very voice of Jesus! And we'll have perfect minds with awesome new experiences worth remembering. And best of all, Jesus will provide the transportation! We'll rise to meet Him in the air - no car needed! Which is good, because I still can't remember where I put my keys. Click Here to Check our Concert Schedule! Check us out on Facebook! - http://www.facebook.com/PhilandPamMorgan |
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