While listening to gospel music on a Sunday afternoon, I wanted to raise my eyes to the Lord. I cannot thank God enough for my current status. So, I read this verse.
The verse seemed apt, even in my wrinkly years. I have much to be grateful for—to raise my eyes to the Lord for. I am fortunate at my age to enjoy good health, live in affordable housing, and enjoy both good companions and my own company.
I can listen to the media, which can contain a lot of negative spam. But at any age, we can still raise our expectations as believers. We cannot thank God enough for the gift of Jesus, a tale for us that shall never grow old.
As I sit here, I realize that we will all wake up in the same sacred space sooner or later. It is best to thank our Lord for happy memories. Some days will put a twinkle in our wrinkles. Any Christian—in fact, anyone from any faith—can raise their eyes, seek comfort and hope, have compassion, and pray for the greater good.
We all have crosses to bear, so find what makes your heart glad. Raise our eyes to the Lord. Your faith is free and can set you free.
Julie Grenness is a former teacher and catechist who is now a writer of many online articles, mainly for baby boomers. She is also a caregiver for a geriatric and a part-time tutor and mentor of young Australians from many lands. She aims to be a woman of God and to walk humbly in the path of Jesus.