“ Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered— how fleeting my life is.
Psalm 39:4 -NLT
With each new year the palmists’ words become more relevant. HopefullyI will celebrate my 80th birthday this year. Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase later in Psalm 39: Ah, God, listen to my prayer, my cry—open your ears… Give me a break, cut me some slack before it’s too late and I’m out of here.” captures the essence of my prayers these days.
Given the reality of my numbered days, making New Year’s resolution becomes tedious. Reaching the point in life when life-time guarantees and bulk purchases are no longer meaningful, resolutions require thoughtful consideration. Losing 25 pounds, running a marathon, 5K or, for that matter, a mile are off the table.
I am not trying to be morbid, only realistic. My days are numbered but yet to be determined. Resolutions should be chosen accordingly. I don’t want to expire during a CrossFit session. Want I do want is to enjoy life more fully in 2022. With that in mind my New Year’s resolution for 2022 is to take my journey “off road”. Unless you have read my post about “off road” you may not understand. Read it HERE.
Too many of my days resemble driving on I 75. I am resolving to take each day “off road” — avoid congestion and constant competition with its inherent danger and stress. Traveling “off road”, with its slower pace, I will stop frequently to rest and refresh, take time to see the countryside, pause to help people with car trouble and express gratitude for all of it.
Still on the Journey