Just under a half hour ago I turned 40 years old. I have gone around the sun 40 times. I was feeling a little down about it, but I got over it. Im gonna be 40 whether Im happy about it or not. So I have chosen to enjoy it. I told my kid, Im gonna go from 39 to 41 and skip this year. She laughed and has been telling everyone what i said.
Last night my goodest freind sent me a birthday text. Nice as he never remembers anything.
Then this AM I was awakened by my wife jumping on the bed telling me Happy Birthday. What a Great way to wake up. The puppies both quickly pee'd, ate, and them promptly pooped, I know they did that for my Birthday, Good Potty boys! Toast was served to me with a smile and two cards, one from my wife and one from my daughter. What a blessed man I am. These two ladies in my life know how to express themselves in a card. Thanks SO much. I love you both.
When I got to work I opened my facebook. There were greetings there for my birthday as well. One in particular meant a lot to me. My good covenant brother. (if you ever have one your covenant will be tested and tried) anyways he left for me "The steps of a man are established by the LORD, & He delights in his way. When he falls, he will not be hurled headlong. Because the LORD is the One who hold his hand. I have been young, & now I am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his descendants begging bread. All day long he is gracious & lends, & his descendants are a blessing. Ps 37:23-26 What a blessing to read that today, especially from him. Thanks Loved One!
A friend of ours is a Messianic Rabbi. He spoke to me Sunday about being 40. He said that is a very special age. Its a sign that you are entering into your promised land. You have been in exile, you have lost your way, you have come back and overcome the enemy in your life. Now God is crossing you over to your Promised Land. There are cities to be taken. Walls to come down, and giants to face. BUT do not fear for you are IN your promised land!
This week the scripture Deut. 28:13 "...the Lord will always make you the head and not the tail, and you will always be on top and never at the bottom."
