“People search for life in many wrong ways: chasing after fleeting pleasures, accumulating possessions and wealth, trying to deny the inevitable effects of aging.” When I read this it brought to mind the dreaded “mid-life crisis.” So I looked it up on the internet and found an article by the Huffington Post, 12/12/2013. It asked this question, “But how does this period of self-reflection really present itself, and how can we recognize its grip on our lives?”
Studies do show that at least a third of men in their 40s and 50s admit to forking out big bucks on a new car as a result of a midlife crisis. And some women admit to getting Botox or making some kind of drastic change to their appearance during this transitional period. (A footnote: Women are more likely to go through a midlife crisis earlier than men, often between the ages of 35 and 44.)”
I think that we can put such an unhealthy importance on earthly things, that we don’t realize the negative grip it has over us. I think you have heard the phrase, “The person who dies with the most toys wins.” But I just heard someone else add, “The person who dies with the most toys is still dead.” We’ve also seen the effects of plastic surgery gone wrong, instead of just aging gracefully.
Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life. He has Joy unspeakable just waiting for us. What he has to offer is so much better than ANYTHING the world tries to offer. Grow gracefully with Him throughout your life, no matter your age!
Seek Him Alone!
mama eydie !
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