Mondays are good days to start over – to leave the baggage of last week and the weeks before behind and push ahead. The word, “motivation,” literally means to move forward. Sometimes it’s not easy to do so. We’re stuck in a rut because our mind tells us we can’t deal with change anymore. We’re too old to start over. We don’t have the energy or strength to begin again. Maybe we’re simply tired of the rat race of living and we don’t want to try again.
Life is full of reasons why we shouldn’t move on. We become complacent – satisfied – we’re physically unable to go through another change – we might be plain lazy – and a whole litany of other reasons. When you get to the final years of living, you become even more stubborn about change. You’ve worked all your life to achieve the things you hope to accomplish. It’s time for a break. By the time you reach retirement, you have all kinds of time, but no money – no energy – no MOTIVATION.
The truth is, when you turn 80, you can’t stretch your legs above your head. You can’t move as quickly as you once did. You’re deterred by poor health. Your sense of hearing fails, your sense of smell puts you in danger, your tastebuds have bit the dust, and your eyesight is clouded. Even your ability to physically feel something is deterred by neuropathy. In fact, you become senseless. All the things you strived for in your youth have no meaning now.
So how do we push on when our get up and go has got up and left? Where do we get the motivation to pursue something different, something new, something totally out of our realm of comfort? At this age, we’re making life changing decisions, even when we don’t want to. One thing I know for sure is that even though our life is full to the brim with choices, we have someone who will guide us through and has our back. God alone is our advocate. He will give us the strength, the brainpower, the wherewithal and the wisdom to make the right decisions. With that truth in mind, we cannot fail. He is our motivation.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5
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You remind me to just sit and give it over.
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That’s the truth ❤️
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Amen, Mama K! You’re such an inspiration to me! HE is our strength, our motivation…our Reason! This morning I went to visit my precious parents. Dad can’t see, hear, or balance well. Mom is struggling with her memory. My niece, with C.P., they have raised needed to be enrolled in a camp for disabled adults.
Their password was lost for the camp’s website. Mom was overwhelmed. Bless her heart. It was my blessing to be there. After my treatment last Thursday, I’ve had several physical side effects. Some hit me while there. My mom was worried about me; I of her. I laughed and said, “God has us both.” God is our advocate, Mama K. He provides what we need even when we think we can’t do anymore. Look at you! I came home to read this–even though I’m figuring out what all I need to do–God says, “Give it to me”. I love you, sweet Mama K. I’m praying for you and Paul each day. I’ll drop the baggage of last week and already, I’m blessed!
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Yaaaaay
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Sounds like a difficult season of life, but God still has a plan to prosper you and give you hope (Jeremiah 29:11). He continues to bless others through your daily posts. Praying for you as important choices are made.
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Thanks Rebecca. Yes, we are sure of God’s presence in all of this. We know it’s all for our good. Thanks for the encouragement.
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