Today I discovered yet another flaw in my thinking. I have been making decisions affected by my inward belief that I am not going to live much longer. I have no idea how much longer I have, but I also have no real indication that my death is imminent. Sure, I have some health issues. Who doesn’t at age 70? But none of these issues is of serious concern right now. So why don’t I want to commit to longer term service opportunities, purchases, or involvements?
God brings new opportunities and exciting adventures each day. I miss this things when I am unwilling to think past the immediate. I don’t know whether I have tomorrow, but I do know that God has given me life now. Galatians 2:20 says, “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” I am asking God to help me live each day in the fullest by living in the power of His Spirit and by faith in His Son. If I do that, I will not miss the adventures God has for me.
Reluctant Retiree 