Vol. 20 No. 44 | November 5, 2018
I recently shared a few sunrise and sunset photos with my friends on their birthdays, along with these words from the Fiddler on the Roof:
“Sunrise, sunset…swiftly fly the years.”
The chorus of the song continues,
“One season following another. Laden with happiness and tears.”
My intention was not to focus on the fact that my friends are getting older. I wanted, instead, to offer an opportunity for reflection on the life they’ve been given and on life itself.
The years do fly by swiftly. And they are certainly laden with happiness and tears.
On any given day, we are likely to be celebrating someone on the day they were born and wishing them well, or remembering how old they would be if they were still alive.
I’ve done both in the last two weeks.
On any given day we may be celebrating with a couple on their anniversary or grieving over the news that a couple decided to end their marriage.
I’ve done both in the last two weeks.
Swiftly fly the years…laden with happiness and tears.
On the subject of age, last week my doctors asked me how old I was. Their response was to remind me of all the changes that occur as we get older. Another person’s reaction was to tell me I looked younger. (I prefer the latter).
The fall season always generates nostalgic and reflective moments for me. This isn’t a bad thing…as long as I don’t drift too far or linger too long there. These moments of reflection serve as a reminder to consider how I’ve been living and what I’m doing with the days I have left. And they usually point me to this passage from the Bible:
Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. (Ephesians 5:15-17, NIV)
Am I being careful how I live? Am I living wisely and making the most of every opportunity? Am I seeking the Lord’s will and not being foolish?
Most of the time I believe I am. Others, not so much.
But can I do better? Most certainly. Will I do better? I will do my very best.
Because the years fly swiftly and are laden with happiness and tears.
How about you?
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