2 Chronicles 1:10
"Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?”
With every birthday that comes by, I'm one step closer to the grave. Ok, it's morbid to say that, but as I look ahead, I do realise that getting older isn't a big deal apart from the body system going awry and leading to eventual passing on.
As I look back at the years and wonder what is up ahead, I do wonder if there are changes in me for the better. Some part of the fiery passion has fizzled as I encountered disappointments of life. The enthusiasm for driving home a firm message to some has also diminished as I gain a perspective that people must learn to make their own choices - even if it means making bad mistakes in life.
Age does seem to bring along a mellowed perspective for mentoring. If not for Timothy whom I have a clear directive to mentor in this phase of my life, I would have probably done nothing much and would have left all others above 21 years old to make their own choices without lifting a finger.
I, therefore, am grateful for a 19 year old life that I'm tasked to look after intensely, because through the responsibility needed to fulfill the task, a part of me has awakened that resharpened the being in me. It's really so easy to become just another old, cynical and grumpy adult as I witness the young adults make foolish choices. Yet, it takes the spirit of God to awaken the old man in me to do more and continue in the journey of life to impart and impact.
Happy birthday to me today. As I age another year, may I be given the wisdom and knowledge to do the job of my life excellently.
M.
