I drove by the old The Way (the new Christian Faith Center [CFC] Middleton) the other day. There was one man working there and the doors were open. I considered just driving on (for about two seconds) and then my curiosity got the better of me. I stopped the car and got out.
The man working on the flooring invited me in to see all the changes that had been made. We talked for a little while – he too is a CFC member.
When I got home, I told Bob all about the changes I saw. He decided he wanted to see them for himself, so he got in the car and drove over. When he returned, he said he asked the man if many people were stopping to see the building. The gentlemen told Bob that just a little while ago, an “elderly lady” stopped to check things out.
Wait? What? An ELDERLY LADY? I have considered myself an older woman, even a senior citizen. But somehow an ELDERLY LADY seems—well—old. I know I am rounding the corner towards 77 (in December). I know I have far fewer days in front than I have behind. I know my body challenges me every time I want it to do something. But … ELDERLY LADY?
I guess I must admit that I see that ELDERLY LADY when I pass a mirror. I have become “accepting” of that reflection (sort of). Accepting, because I know that is not truly who I am. Psalm 103 reminds me that it all changed that day in August 1973 when I surrendered my life to Christ. Now the true part of me has been renewed.
“My soul, praise Yahweh, and all that is within me, praise His holy name. My soul, praise the Lord, and do not forget all His benefits. He forgives all [my] sin; He heals all [my] diseases. He redeems [my] life from the Pit; He crowns [me] with faithful love and compassion. He satisfies [me] with goodness; [my] youth is renewed like the eagle.” [Psalm 103:1-5 HCSB]
ELDERLY LADY on the outside. My youth renewed on the inside. Praise His Holy Name!
