In this week's A Norvell Note I mentioned the value and importance of taking time to "Look At Your Life" and see how God has worked and is working in and through you. So, on this my 57th birthday I'm doing some reflecting, making some observations, and sharing a few conclusions.
First, I've learned that FaceBook is worth any hassle and aggravation one may experience with unwanted status updates and strange postings, or changes in the format of the homepage, in order to experience all the "Happy Birthday" greetings one gets on their birthday. I've never heard from so many people on my birthday in all my 57 years. (I sure hope everyone gets birthday greetings on their birthday. If you've had a birthday and no one said "Happy Birthday" on Facebook, please ignore this paragraph.) Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to offer good wishes.
Second, there are probably worse ways to spend part of your birthday than attending a monthly preachers's meeting. There probably better ways as well.
Third, there may not be anything greater in all of life than loving people and being loved by them. Loving them is the key. Even if they don't love you back there is great value in just loving people. God can take care of giving back. Our part is to love. I know of no stronger emotion than love. I know of no stronger yearning than the desire to tell someone you love that you love them.
Fourth, life is good. Those are not just words on a tee shirt or coffee cup. Life is good. In spite of the pain, the sorrow, the disappointments, the ugliness, and the unloving ways we treat one another, life is good. God is in control. God knows our needs and will always make sure our needs are met. At 57 life is good.
Finally, God has blessed me with a wonderful family. From those who are nearest and dearest to me, to my sister and two brothers (and their families), to long distant cousins and friends who are like family I have been tremendously blessed.
Thank You, Father, for these fifty-seven years and the people who have made them, and continue to help make the good days overshadow the bad.
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