Yesterday was my thirty-third birthday. Wow. I guess if I’m really lucky, I’m about a third of the way through. If I’m not, an asteroid could land on my head later today.
In some ways, thirty-three seems old, but to be honest, I don’t feel much older than twelve. Just a bit wiser, I hope.
I spent part of yesterday morning reflecting on things of the past and things to come. I wondered what my 99-year-old self would say to this 33-year-old whippersnapper if he had the chance. Surprisingly, he was eager to share a few things, and this is what he said:
1) Don’t waste time worrying about stuff. God will provide; He always has. Why waste a moment worrying about things He already has under control?
2) Say “yes” more.
3) Say “no” more.
4) Say yes to the things that stretch you beyond your comfort zone, and say no to rules that don’t exist.
5) There are way more of these “rules” than you can possibly imagine.
6) Don’t feel bad about spending money on fresh cut flowers. They’re worth every penny.
7) If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re probably trying to do too much.
8) Watch less TV. There are a million better ways to spend this gift of life.
9) Don’t try to do great things. Let God do great things through you.
Well Happy belated birthday Big J! :0) If you feel a bit wiser you’re a step ahead of me – I still have no idea what life is all about! :0) Hope your party was GREAT!
Add # 10: Listen to more Rock & Roll!
And Happy Birthday…hope you listened to the Beatles’ “Birthday”
Happy Happy Happy Birthday! What a great (early) Valentine’s Day gift for your Mom & Dad! Thanks for the list – a lot of timeless wisdom in there. Hugs to Lucy!
Happy Birthday!!!
I’m curious how this advice will be similar or different when you actually turn 99. Of course, I’ll be 97 by then, so I may or may not still be around. Or maybe by then we’ll all be in heaven laughing about all the silly stuff we worried about on earth that turned out to be not worth the worry.
Oh, and as we used to sing in the Philippines…
Once again has come your birthday
Once again the time is here
What a loving gift from Jesus
He has given you one more year!
Happy time, your birthday!
Happy time is here!
What a loving gift from Jesus
He has given you one more year!
Happy birth – day to you! (clap clap clap)
Happy birth – day to you! (clap clap clap)
Happy birth – day, happy birth – day!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JASON!
Happy birth – day to you! (clap clap clap)
Happy Birthday! Found your talk at Risen Christ fun and inspiring! Thanks
@steven could you provide me with a link to this song. I am not able to find it.