ageless spirit

One thing we rarely realize when we're young is that as we age, our bodies may change, but our spirit stays the same. Inside, we still feel young. We still dream, hope, and wish just like we did years ago. But our youthful soul begins to view the world through an aging body.

As the years pass, we often become invisible to the world, feeling as though more of our life lies behind us than ahead. Yet, our inner voice the one we've always known never truly ages.

I once read something that has stayed with me:

"I asked an elderly man what it felt like to know most of his life was behind him. He said, ‘I've always been the same age. The voice inside my head never aged. I’m still my mother’s son. I watched my body grow old, but the person inside never changed, never got tired, never gave up.’"

Our souls are timeless. Our spirits are forever. So next time you see an elderly person, remember they are still a child inside. Just like you. Still in need of love, purpose, and kindness.

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I would have....

“I would have pulled Joseph out. Out of that pit. Out of that prison. Out of that pain.  I would have cheated nations out of the one God would use to deliver them from famine.

I would have pulled David out. Out of Saul’s spear-throwing presence. Out of the caves he hid away in. Out of the pain of rejection.  I would have cheated Israel out of a God-hearted king.

I would have pulled Esther out. Out of being snatched from her only family. Out of being placed in a position she never asked for. Out of the path of a vicious, power-hungry foe. I would have cheated a people out of the woman God would use to save their very lives.

 I would have pulled Jesus off. Off of the cross. Off of the road that led to suffering and pain. Off of the path that would mean nakedness and beatings, nails and thorns. I would have cheated the entire world out of a Savior. Out of salvation. Out of an eternity filled with no more suffering and no more pain.

And oh friend. I want to pull you out. I want to change your path. I want to stop your pain. But right now I know I would be wrong. I would be out of line. I would be cheating you and cheating the world out of so much good. Because God knows. He knows the good this pain will produce. He knows the beauty this hardship will grow. He’s watching over you and keeping you even in the midst of this. He’s promising you that you can trust Him. Even when it all feels like more than you can bear.

So instead of trying to pull you out, I’m lifting you up. I’m kneeling before the Father and I’m asking Him to give you strength. To give you hope. I’m asking Him to protect you and to move you when the time is right. I'm asking Him to help you stay prayerful and discerning. I'm asking Him how I can best love you, and be a help to you.  I’m believing He’s going to use your life in powerful and beautiful ways.  Ways that will leave your heart grateful and humbly thankful for this road you’ve been on.”

Kimberly Henderson   Proverbs 31 Ministries

to the ones who give and give

This ones for the givers. The ones who show up and again and again, (even when it’s hard, and even when it’s inconvenient.The ones who love and serve in ways that often goes unseen and unappreciated. The ones who’ve loved hard and with their whole hearts – and sometimes thats meant being burned.

The ones who read a post about being a good friend and their heart hurts because they ARE good friends and they never quite feel like it’s reciprocal.

The ones who do the right thing even though they know it may go unnoticed.

The ones who always pour out, but don’t always feel poured into. You give and give and give and sometimes you get tired.

Sometimes your feelings are hurt because why doesn’t it seem to go both ways. Sometimes your heart hurts from disappointment and it hurts deep. You’re resilient. You’re strong. But sometimes you just get tired. So so tired.We just want to say we see you.The gifts you give leave ripples and make marks and change lives in ways you may never know earth side.It’s not for nothing.And even if no one seems to notice I guarantee God does, and he’s proud of you. And sister, let me say one more thing, it’s okay to rest. It’s okay to put down all those things you hold together for the ones you love. It’s okay to give less sometimes and for some seasons. Take care of you. Because you matter. You really really matter.

Love,

Jess

Never underestimate the little things you do.

For years, I used a certain mug for my morning cup of tea—one that someone once bought me as a present.

They probably forgot they’d even given it to me.

I once listened to a song repeatedly for days because I fell in love with it after someone told me it was their favorite. 

They probably forgot they’d even told me that.

I once had an outfit that I wore over and over after someone stopped me in the street to compliment me on it.

They probably forgot they’d even done that.

They probably forgot. 

But I didn’t.

I remembered it all, to the point where the mug and the song and the outfit became little things in my life that brought me great joy. 

So never underestimate the little things you do every day. The seemingly trivial, forgettable things.

Because, whilst they might be trivial and forgettable to you,

I can almost guarantee that for someone else…

They
could be entirely 

the opposite.

*******

Becky Hemsley 2023

Gorgeous artwork by Laura Caldentey

Once is from 'Letters from Life' https://a.co/d/aot23A3

Love , Peace, Kindness and simple joys

As you get older, you start to see life differently. You begin to understand that true happiness is not about how much money you make, how many degrees you have, or how big your house or car is. At some point, material things lose their value. What truly matters is peace in your heart, joy in your days, and calmness in your life.

When you're young, it’s common to chase after success, status, and wealth. We often think these things will make us happy forever. But over time, we learn that real happiness comes from the simple things—like sitting with loved ones, laughing over old
 memories, or just enjoying a quiet evening at home.

Family and true friends become your most valuable treasures. The people who care for you, who are there during tough times, who love you for who you are these are the ones that really matter. Their support means more than anything money can buy.

You stop needing more and start feeling thankful for what you already have. You learn that having a few close, real friends is better than having many fake ones. A small, peaceful home is better than a large, stressful one. And a heart full of love is more valuable than a bank account full of money.

With age, you discover the best things in life aren’t things at all. Love, peace, kindness, and simple joys bring the most happiness. And that’s when you truly start living.

In the end, life isn’t about what you own, it’s about how you feel, who you love, and how you spend your time.

— The Storyteller 💖🌻🦋