ITYTBTO

"I'm Too Young to Be This Old!" - I can't believe I'm reading this book.  In fact, I wasn't even sure I wanted to blog about this - admitting that I've been thinking exactly what that title is saying.   But, I decided to go ahead and write anyways, since there are many things in the book worth noting.

One thing the author said was that "God's purposes and plans are not stamped 'past expiration date' once you cross into the second half of life."  No matter what stage of life we are in, we should continually be dreaming God's dreams, ready for "new horizons".   It's an encouraging reminder that God can use us in new ways all the time.  I know that I've been ready for God to bring me into a new area of ministry or serving; or to embark on a something different.  It was also encouraging to read that I'm not alone in "battling the blues" more often, since "emotional swings" are actually normal as we grow older. 

There were also some thought-provoking questions to ponder:

• What do I want to do with the rest of my life?
• How do I find meaning and purpose in the years ahead?
• How have my life experiences equipped me for the future?

And it is good to remember the following:

• Transitions - we will face changes in our lives
• Stress Factors - they will inevitably cause stress
• Resultant Growth - but, hopefully they will also produce growth

I'm looking forward to what additional thoughts and insights the rest of the book will bring.