With the passing of our 50th anniversary and Father’s Day, I have had the occasion to look at some family photos. The pictures brought back some great memories and fun times. We looked so young and naive back then. We had no idea what we would experience in the next 50 years. We had a strong commitment to make the marriage and family work well, but we could not predict that we would be able to endure the hard times and enjoy so many good times. God has been very gracious to us.
When we look into the future, how can we know that something will last? Unexpected health issues arise. The economy rises and declines on the smallest of whims. Political leaders change and with these changes come new laws and disputes. Technology changes what we do and how we do it. Friendships evolve or move away. Where can we find something that will not change?
Psalm 136:3-5 gives us the answer when it says, “Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever; to him who alone does great wonders, for his steadfast love endures forever; to him who by understanding made the heavens, for his steadfast love endures forever.” God loves us with a love that never changes or leaves us and remains the same forever. We can depend upon His love now and always, because He does not waver or weaken.
Reluctant Retiree 