What if He Doesn't?
I celebrated my 66 th birthday a little over a week ago. I love birthdays and am not bothered by saying my age number out loud, even to my preschool students who are pretty sure that 66 and 1000 are about the same. It is such a privilege to grow older, a privilege that many friends and family members have not seen, and I will never take it for granted. Me, on my 66th birthday The older I get, the more I see the tenderness of God. He cares for each of us in such a personal and attentive manner. He celebrates with us, and He mourns with us. In our pastor’s sermons over the years, he has often asked us to consider having a “What if He does?” mindset when it comes to tackling life’s problems and exploring the possibilities God has for us. I appreciate the encouragement to remember the power of God. Praying for a seemingly impossible outcome in full belief that God can make it happen gives us courage and boldness in our faith. A favorite Bible passage of mine resonates with that sentiment:...
