Nice 'n Easy and wrinkle cream.

As I look at myself in the mirror at the ripe old age of 32, I notice some gray hairs on that head of mine.  I also see wrinkles creeping in that weren't there before.  And disturbingly enough the wrinkles appear....deeper!  My skin isn't quit as supple looking as it was in my youth.  The circles under my eyes are darker and the woes of life are worn on my face.

As some of you read this you are laughing at the fact that I referred to the age of 32 as "ripe" and are looking for your reading glasses so you can see the rest of this blog post.  Others are mortified at the thought of finding that gray hair and extra wrinkle and racing out to the store to buy their Nice 'n Easy and expensive wrinkle cream.  Some of you are standing exactly where I am.

Either way, I can say with confidence that it is more than likely all of us have faced pressure to stay young. Whether it be from TV, magazines, our family and friends or low self esteem.  What in the heck is that all about?  We are fed this idea that in order to be worthwhile, we need to be youthful.  I completely disagree.

This lady goes to the pool several times a week in an attempt to stay healthy.  She has 6 grandchildren that are convinced she walks on water.

This woman runs the local food bank in her town and mentors young women in her church.

This couple still feels the same zest for their marriage they did 50 years ago.

This woman endured painful abuse for most of her life.  She is finally free of it.

He still works hard every day to put dinner on the table.

And this lady.  Well, she's the one that would tell you that you were stupid to worry about a gray hair and wrinkle cream.


Aging is a beautiful thing.  Wear those years with pride and don't allow lies to convince you that the life you are wearing is anything but a joy.

People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.

1 Samuel 16:7