Some approach birthdays with materialism. Inventorying gifts, correlating value to givers based on gift cost or quality and developing grudges against those who didn’t acknowledge their day.
Some approach birthdays with greed. Inviting all of the attention that one can garner regardless of true connection or reciprocal relationship.
Some approach birthdays with disappointment. Anguishing over things not achieved because it’s that title, that car, that job, that spouse, that body, that beauty, that strength that will mark personal success.
Some approach birthdays with nonchalance. Believing the day is just that: one day. Nothing special.
I approach my birthday with so much awe and wonder at life itself. Thankful for my days and years so far and welcoming so many more should God bless me with them.
Some approach birthdays with greed. Inviting all of the attention that one can garner regardless of true connection or reciprocal relationship.
Some approach birthdays with disappointment. Anguishing over things not achieved because it’s that title, that car, that job, that spouse, that body, that beauty, that strength that will mark personal success.
Some approach birthdays with nonchalance. Believing the day is just that: one day. Nothing special.
I approach my birthday with so much awe and wonder at life itself. Thankful for my days and years so far and welcoming so many more should God bless me with them.
Come, my friends, and celebrate with me!
But you’ll welcome us with open arms when we run for cover to you.
Let the party last all night!
Stand guard over our celebration.
You are famous, God, for welcoming God-seekers, for decking us out in delight.
Psalm 5:11-12 MSG
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