My hairdresser John Siggers often shares little tidbits of information he’s gathered here and there. Last week we were talking about ageing. He said a client told him, “Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer you get to the end the faster it rolls around.” We would like to turn back the clock and be young. Some spend a lot of money trying to look younger and a great deal of effort trying to keep their bodies in shape. I like the good news of this scripture. We might not be in our 20’s anymore but at any age we can continue to grow in faith and wisdom. Learning new things brings delight in life.
It keeps our brains younger, too. I ran into a friend from seminary on Monday. We reminisced about how much we liked our time there, even though it was difficult. Bible study can then serve two purposes. It grows us in our faith and understanding and it can actually help renew our ageing brains. Seems like a great thing to me.
It keeps our brains younger, too. I ran into a friend from seminary on Monday. We reminisced about how much we liked our time there, even though it was difficult. Bible study can then serve two purposes. It grows us in our faith and understanding and it can actually help renew our ageing brains. Seems like a great thing to me.
Creator God, Thank you for the opportunities you give us to continue to grow even as we age. We know that one day this perishable body will become imperishable. Until then, we ask that you keep us healthy in mind, body and spirit. Amen.
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