Reflection:
Ever since I turned sixty, I’ve been battling moments of mental exasperation that include the thought, “How in the world did I get old this quickly?!?!
As noted in the opening quote–counting days is no way to live.
Note to Self and Others Aging Beautifully…
As we age, it’s easy to fixate on what we’ve lost—energy, speed (I once ran a 4-minute 37-second mile, now I can barely break 9 minutes) :), sharpness, and opportunities missed. The culture around us often reinforces this mindset, casting age as a limitation instead of a launching pad.
But focusing on decline blinds us to the rich purpose that still pulses within us. Our experiences, hard-won wisdom, and the survival of very poor decisions (been there and have the T-shirt from the treatment center) are powerful assets—gifts to be stewarded, not shelved.
God never retires His plans for us. The calling on our lives doesn’t expire with a birthdate. Scripture is filled with stories of people who did their most significant work later in life—Moses, Caleb, and Anna the prophetess.
Growing older can be a season of sharpening purpose, not shrinking relevance. When we stop dwelling on what’s fading and start leaning into what’s eternal, we unlock a strength that’s deeper than youth: legacy, influence, and impact.
Thus, the reason I still write these blogs…I’m thirty away from 5,000
Don’t let age define your limits—let it deepen your resolve. You’re not done yet. Keep moving forward.
Soul Search:
Do you count your days, or do you make your days count?
Psalm 71:18, “Now that I am old and gray, do not abandon me, O God. Let me proclaim your power to this new generation, your mighty miracles to all who come after me.”
BTW…I read and study the above Psalm EVERY morning.
P.E.A.C.E.
Jay@EagleLaunch.com
