1 posted on 02/03/2004 5:23:34 AM PST by Billie

To: ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dansangel; deadhead; dutchess; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; FreeTheHostages; ...

Good morning, Funnest FRiends!

3 posted on 02/03/2004 5:32:48 AM PST by Billie

I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. —Psalm 139:14

The wrinkles on a time-worn face
Can be symbols of God's grace,
If through our laughter and our tears
His love has freed us from our fears

When you let God's love fill your heart, it will show on your face

5 posted on 02/03/2004 5:39:40 AM PST by The Mayor (Be steadfast, immovable, . . . knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.)

February 3, 2004

Aging Gracefully

Read: Psalm 139:13-18

I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. —Psalm 139:14

Bible In One Year: Exodus 31-33; Matthew 22:1-22

Many people try to reverse the aging process. Those with wrinkles get facelifts, while others have injections to remove unwanted facial lines. Behind this current trend is the notion that an aging face is unacceptable.

But not everyone feels that way. An elderly woman being interviewed on television was asked, "Do you like your face?" She responded with conviction, "I love my face! It's the face God gave me, and I accept it happily."

In Psalm 139, David expressed the conviction that his entire being was fashioned by God and therefore is worthy of acceptance. He prayed, "I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made" (v.14). He also believed that God fashioned all the days of his life (v.16).

Instead of fighting a losing battle against our waning youthful appearance, we should concentrate on cultivating inner qualities that last forever. One key attribute is a lifelong faith in God, who reassures His people: "Even to your old age, . . . and even to gray hairs I will carry you!" (Isaiah 46:4).

Myron Taylor wrote: "Time may wrinkle the skin, but worry, doubt, hate, and the loss of ideals wrinkle the soul." As we gracefully accept the passing of years, God will smooth out the wrinkles of our souls. —Joanie Yoder

The wrinkles on a time-worn face
Can be symbols of God's grace,
If through our laughter and our tears
His love has freed us from our fears. —D. De Haan

When you let God's love fill your heart, it will show on your face.

6 posted on 02/03/2004 5:40:09 AM PST by The Mayor (Be steadfast, immovable, . . . knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.)

To: Billie; Mama_Bear; dansangel; dutchess; Aquamarine; deadhead; LadyX; ST.LOUIE1; The Mayor

Phebruary is Phunest at the Phinest... Sorry, couldn't help myself. :)

There is also a weekly celebration in February called International Flirting Week from the 12th through the 18th. What a fun month!!

Louie is gonna be soooo disappointed. You've gone and cut his year-round job down to one week.

Mornin' to the Phinest. I believe I'll help my self to some of the coffee and vittles.

14 posted on 02/03/2004 7:11:06 AM PST by Diver Dave

Hi Billie. You are indeed a wonder. Anybody who can make my least favorite month look good is a miracle worker. Just think spring is just a few weeks away. A happy February to all FReepers everywhere.

31 posted on 02/03/2004 8:34:05 AM PST by Temple Owl

I think I'm staying away from here on the 6th. I don't like that day.

40 posted on 02/03/2004 8:48:05 AM PST by The Thin Man

49 posted on 02/03/2004 9:07:37 AM PST by knighthawk (Live today, there is no time to lose, because when tomorrow comes it's all just yesterday's blues)

What a cute thread Billie! It is nice to see that there really are things to be thankful for this month! I thought the only good thing was Valentine's Day, (because of the candy of course) but you proved me wrong!

(invent a vacuum day?)

119 posted on 02/03/2004 1:44:02 PM PST by ladyinred (W/04)

This is such a nice post and I've been SOOOO busy. Missed the thread today.

127 posted on 02/03/2004 5:34:32 PM PST by FreeTheHostages

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