63rd Birthday

   My Life:My skin is beginning to sag and my wrinkles are getting deeperMy eyes are getting much dimmer and my reading glasses strongerMy memory is coming much slower and my mind is more forgetfulMy hair has grown much longer and by now is very gray.I climb the mountains slower, my back-pack has been lightenedPeople of the world pass me by. No one pays any attention.There is no attraction, nothing alluring, no talent, or anything to showI am all alone in a country not my own. All family and friends are far far away!What then? Do I cry when I look in the mirror?Do I sigh when I reach my next Birthday?Am I jealous over the world’s attraction to youth and beauty?Do I moan over loneliness, and groan that I am “over-the-hill?”Oh NO NO Never! How could I dishonor my Savior that way!He decided my birth date. He wants me this age at this time!I am beautiful in His eyes - the result of His creation and power.And I cannot fathom the amount of thoughts He has just toward me!How could I when His presence brings meaning to lifeWhen His hand clasp is firmer and His arms hold me tighter?When His companionship is so palpable, so glorious and realAnd His smile is upon me shedding gladness and light!How could I when I recall how He has supplied all my needs,When His treasure house has opened and overflowed my heartWhen I see how He has saved my life again and againAnd I witness so many miracles directly from His handsHow could I when He works through me - sinner that I am!To move upon the heathen hearts and draw them to Himself.When I see that I have some small part in His great work of saving soulsOh lovely Savior, Oh precious friend - I give you my life just as it is...… and will love and serve you till the end!By Thy grace alone!