He is Sufficient

I have been married 35 years yesterday. That is several years more than half my life. It still boggles my mind. When did all that time pass? Where was I? My hubby got us matching beautiful watches for our anniversary, and a lovely chiming mantle clock. I think he was making a point. Time marches on and we are at its mercy...for now. But eternity awaits us. One day all time will cease, but we will not.

Marriage, like all relationships, is not easy. I notice in this picture that my skin doesn't look lovely and supple like it did when I first met my husband. Our hair is grey. Our faces not as carefree and smooth. We went kayaking together for our celebration. We floated in the lake, and watched the herons fly overhead.

I wish I were a better wife.  A better mother. A better friend. A better Christ-follower. Time marches on. Have I made the most of it?

I glance at my new 35th anniversary watch and suspect many people would say no. There are so many things I should have done that I didn't. So many things I did do that I shouldn't have. But there is one thing I know and it is why we have reached the thirty-five year mark: God is the center of our lives, and in Him, we can do ALL things.

I am off this week to a mini-retreat on the beach. I have a book idea that came to me full blown, and I intend to write as much of it as I can, in between kayaking with dolphins. You may not hear from me for a few days. Let me leave you with this:
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.

So can you. With Christ. He is sufficient.