Today is the day that marks 23 years of life on earth! I am happy about it. :)
I also just feel so thankful and am so happy that God has given me a better perspective of Birthdays. They are not all about ME, they are all about him. I have to say, I am sooo thankful for my life on this earth.
Here is a quote from John Calvin on birthdays:
The ancient custom of observing a birthday every year as an occasion of joy cannot in itself be disapproved; for that day, as often as it returns, reminds each of us to give thanks to God, who brought us into this world, and has permitted us, in his kindness, to spend many years in it; next, to bring to our recollection how improperly and uselessly the time which God granted to us has been permitted to pass away; and, lastly, that we ought to commit ourselves to the protection of the same God for the remainder of our life. — Commentary on Matt. 14:6 / Mk. 6:21
Very true, though I have not been good about remembering God on my birthday.
ReplyDeleteAnd Francine, my post was the LEAST I could do after everything you've done for me. I didn't even call you! :0( But in all honesty, I treasure you so much. I could not have asked for a better friend. I promise we'll still be crazy and fun and in touch when we're 80-year-old women.
Btw, I really like the cake!