October 27-Live Well

It’s the Weekend and it’s time for all those weekend things! And since it’s “the most wonderful time of the year” for me, I love these Saturdays. And I also love Sundays, the day set aside to corporately worship our God. 


A friend of mine has an aunt who turned 106 this week. Her husband was a minister and she worked for the library. A reporter asked her, “What’s the secret to your youthful look at your age?” She replied, “I just love life. I love people and being around people, and I love to see what is inside of people.” At 106 years old, She said, “If you ever wonder what to do next, just talk to the Lord about it, the Lord knows all.”


Now that’s some wisdom-sharing from a life well-lived. The message of Jesus fills her life (and it has for quite a few years). I would hope that with each passing year the wisdom that comes from dwelling in the Spirit increases in us. And as we age, we grow in knowledge and grace. 


“Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.” Colossians‬ ‭3:16‬ ‭NLT‬‬


Let the message of Christ fill your life. Teach and counsel. Sing psalms and hymns to God. Be thankful. Its not a complex charge we are given, but we are given those instructions on what to do. And if you ever wonder how to do it? “Just talk to the Lord about it, the Lord knows all!”  


Dear Lord, thank you for always being ready to hear our every prayer. You are so good and so kind to us and we praise you for your great grace. Your love and mercy for us is beyond measure and your wisdom is perfect. We ask you to help us to grow in you grace, knowledge and wisdom so we will be better equipped to be your hands and feet. We sing to you the songs of thanksgiving and we lift your Name. You are the Alpha and the Omega, the Bright and Morning Star. Amen and amen.


Love you friend,

Pam

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