Birthday Thoughts

Today is my birthday. I am fifty-something and so excited about it. I am now eligible for the senior discount at McDonald's and IHOP. Senior discounts come at a good time in one's life - when one has Crowning Glories that enjoy both of the previously mentioned restaurants. (I wonder if Del Frisco's has senior discounts - that one is more my style!)

My birthday tradition is to read Psalms 139 and apply it to me. Did you know that I am fearfully and wonderfully made (NIV) and wonderfully complex (NLT). The wonderfully complex comes as no surprise to my children - they are still trying to figure me out! (LOL!) Today something new struck me in this Psalms written for me: You place your hand of blessing on MY head (vs. 5-NLT). Who knew? All these years I thought God blessed other people and now I read that he blesses me! What an amazing God. I love Him so! I am going to walk more energetically today because God's hand is on my head blessing me.

I look forward to the next year. Heck, I look forward to the next moment. God is in control and all is well in my world. Come along with us (God and me) - enjoy the journey. Let's have a wonder-filled year. Thank you for the blessing you are in my life. Be blessed today - delight yourself in God! Praise the Lord! (I miss you, Mom!)

And let me know where else I can use senior discounts at the ripe young age of 55!