WRINKLES ARE JUST UNPRESSED PLEATS

Posted on April 4, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

Each day seems to etch a new line onto my face. With all the junk going on in the world it’s enough to make one look like a prune. Actually, a prune was once a flawless plum with tight, shiny skin. Maybe wrinkles are just a result of drying out. I prefer to refer to my wrinkles as laugh lines, because that’s what most of them were caused by. I’ve always been good for a laugh. I love corny jokes. I prefer comedy over drama and the sound of laughter is delightful to me.

There are days when we just have to laugh at our circumstances. Not every day is going to be perfect. We aren’t always going to be happy. All our dreams may never be accomplished. I suppose we could just pack it all up and throw in the towel. A lot of folks do just that. They give up!

God doesn’t want that from us. He wants us to be refined by our troubles – to be crafted into a fine masterpiece. Some of us will be polished and smoothed while others will be shriveled and beaten up, but the point is that He’s constantly reshaping us – smoothing out the creases, straightening the path we walk, and making even the ruts and bumps along the way.

I expect that all my wrinkles will be gone when I get to heaven, but then no one would recognize me. I guess it doesn’t matter what I look like as long as I have an eternity to spend in a perfect place. Life can beat us up or lift us up. It’s our choice. As for me, I’m happy to have the ability to laugh – even at myself. Think of the alternative.

Proverbs 17:22 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

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About atimetoshare.me

As I reach the end of my years, I find I have a lot of good information stored up in this old decrepit mind of mine. If I don't write it all down, it may vanish and no one will have the advantage of my thoughts. This is why this blog exists. I love the Lord, Jesus with all my heart and soul. I know I'm undeserving of all He's done for me, but I also know that His love is beyond my comprehension. I've always wanted to write. I never kept diaries, but tucked my thoughts in my head for future reference. I use them now in creating stories, plays, poetry and my blog. I continue to learn every day. I believe the compilation of our time spent with God will have huge affect on the way we live. I know I'm a sinner and I need a Savior. I have One through Jesus, Christ. My book, "Stages - a memoir," is about the seven stages of life from the perspective of a woman. It addresses all the things girls and women go through in life as they travel it with Jesus, and it is available on Amazon.com.
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9 Responses to WRINKLES ARE JUST UNPRESSED PLEATS

  1. ken riddles says:
    April 4, 2022 at 10:49 am

    Once again enjoyed your post – your insights. Blessings.

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  2. tamweary says:
    April 4, 2022 at 11:42 am

    Keep Laughing and Add a few more lines! That’s Your glory until He calls you Home to Glory! This is Great- Thanks For Sharing Your Wisdom💕

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  3. Linda Lee Adams/Lady Quixote says:
    April 4, 2022 at 4:24 pm

    I love this! Sorry if I sound like a broken record, but that’s how I feel about so many of your posts.

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  4. singlikewildflowers says:
    April 5, 2022 at 2:14 am

    Wrinkles are a part of life. Hard to accept them at first but then new ones keep appearing. What can I do?! This is natural part of aging and each line and crease tell a story about me. Glad God has my back during those difficult times.
    Thank you for your encouraging and heartwarming ministry! To God be the glory.

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    • atimetoshare.me says:
      April 5, 2022 at 7:49 am

      Amen, my friend. I once had a young student who asked why my face had so many lines in it and I said, “because of sweet little ones like you.” That was an acceptable answer to her.

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  5. Adelheid says:
    April 10, 2022 at 12:13 am

    I also call my wrinkles laugh lines. 😊😊😊 Thanks for sharing.

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