7 I thought, ‘Age should speak;
advanced years should teach wisdom.’
8 But it is the spirit in a person,
the breath of the Almighty, that gives them understanding.
9 It is not only the old who are wise,
not only the aged who understand what is right. Job 32:7-9
Through my 51 years I have seen a lot, experienced a ton more, and challenges have come and gone. Most recently I have buried two parents at too young an age, at least by my standards. I learned so much from each of them through the years and I am proud that I can carry on the name of our family, including the faith I have in Christ. But I do feel sadness that they are gone, but during their age and throughout the years they reminded me to love and care for my family through all things. I was also reminded that the acts of caring do not come from me but come from above, and the learning that takes place can carry us on past when they are gone. My parents taught me so much wisdom these past few years, and reminded me that God is caring and loving. You might wonder how I can say God is loving and caring with their passing, but He is and was and will always be when it comes to call His children home. So I may not be old, but I am wiser than I once was and hope that you all can become more wise by turning to God with all your pain and suffering. The sadness will come and go, but God will always be there.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
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