Milestones

A friend wrote me to say he was preparing for his son’s wedding. My friend is in his sixties and a joyous event such as this represents a lovely milestone. It leads me to think of others – births, Baptisms, Confirmation, graduations, and any event that draws us forward, until we reach that time when we’re able to look back upon our journeys with sweet memories.

Through each of these, all of life’s possibilities seem stretched out before us, and most of their costs are still hidden from view. It’s so much like the beginning of a summer day: soft breezes, sweet smells, lush gardens and sunshine. And then before you know it, you’re in the autumn of your years and it’s time to prepare for the siege of winter.

If we’re working hard to be faithful to our goals, to God, and to one another, and trying to do our best and to share our gifts, we can become tired. And sometimes after a while, things that were fresh and new and even a joy can become a burden instead.

So how does this happen? Is it simply a matter of working too hard and getting tired? Not really. The real problem is losing our vision, our sense of purpose, which can come only from that trust-connection we build with God.

If you find yourself burning out along your journey and are finding life burdensome, spend some time renewing your vision and remembering where you’re headed. And the only place to do that is in His presence. He’ll help you remember, and He’ll give you back your joy.



Father God, we thank you for all the good things in our lives. You sent Your Son to die for us so that we may have a relationship with You. Thank you for loving us and giving us the renewal of spirit so that we may serve You always with newness of heart. Amen

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