“What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” James 4:14 NIV
Today I turned 73! It crossed my mind just how fleeting my youth had been. It seems like yesterday when I was a college student, when I was a new mother, when my children were adorable little toddlers learning letters and numbers. How did it go by so fast? (And who is that old lady in my mirror?)
Then I thought about what the Bible says,
“You are merely a vapor [like a puff of smoke or a wisp of steam from a cooking pot] that is visible for a little while and then vanishes [into thin air].” James 4:14 AMP
Our present life here on this earth is like a vanishing mist. Eternity is forever! I’m beginning to understand how quickly this life passes by. But eternity with Jesus awaits all of us who believe and trust in Him. Now that gives us a lot to think about!
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In His Love, Cindy
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Happy Birthday, Cindy! You are 73 years young!! Hope your day is blessed with peace, joyful greetings, and happy memories! God has blessed you with the gift of encouraging others….💐🎂
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Thank you, Nancy. May the Lord bless you richly, today!
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Happy birthday Cindy!🎂🎉😊
Our age is only a worldly number sister – our Lord and home are eternal.
May our Father God bless you richly today 🙏
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Thank you! Blessings, Alan!
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Seventy-three years young. You are an amazing gift from God.
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Thank you. Blessings!
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You are very welcome. Btw, I am 3 yrs your senior, and loving every breath of it.
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God inspires us, and encourages us, regardless of our ages. I feel more encouraged and spired now, than I have ever been in my life.
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Me, too! Blessings!
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Thanks for sharing your heart’s deepest thoughts.
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Happy Birthday Cindy. Hope you are having a wonderful day filled with lots of love and laughter.
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Thank you, Manu! Blessings!
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Happy birthday, Cindy! Ten years from now, God willing, you’ll look back and wish you could enjoy being that seventy something young whippersnapper again. God bless you! 🙂
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Happy Birthday! Had to give a chuckle when I read this. My hubby and I were just talking about this.
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You know what they say, “Great minds think alike!” Blessings, Eileen! 🙏
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Happy Birthday!! What a blessing each year is! And with glory to look forward to! Whoohoo! Celebrate!
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Amen! God bless you today,ML! 🙏
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Happy birthday1 Yes this life is not eternal; the next one is. Here we are molded, tested, refined, and sanctified. On that foundation we will one day become what we were meant to be for all eternity
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Well said, my friend! God bless you today, Robert!
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Happy birthday! Hope you have a great day!
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Thank you! Blessings, Karen!
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Happy happy birthday, dear Cindy ♥️❤️🎶 I’ve scrolled and scrolled to find you. I’m missing you in my mornings. You’re an inspiration to me! I hope your day has been filled with beautiful memories to cherish! And cake! 🎂
Thank you for always sharing wisdom and truth!
Much love to you and Henry (I bet Henry is giving love too!). ♥️🤗🐾🙏🏻🎂
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Thank you, Karla! I hope you and Finn are having a great week. I had a very happy birthday. I was on the phone half the day with well-wishers! What a wonderful surprise! God bless you today, my friend! Love and hugs to you and Finn! 🙏🐾🤗
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It’s my blessing, dear Cindy! You’re in my heart so much! It sounds like an amazing birthday 🎂 we feel your love! Many blessings always. ❤️🙏🏻
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Happy Belated Birthday, Cindy!
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Thank you. Blessings, Bruce!
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Happy belated birthday, Cindy. 🙂 ❤
I was just thinking about this a couple of days ago, remembering the night before my 40th birthday. I lay awake, realizing I would never be in my 30’s again. I was getting older and there was nothing I could do about it.
Now I’m 71 and thinking, “Howtheheck did that happen?” It’s a little unsettling for me as a believer, but I can’t imagine what it must be like to someone who doesn’t have the assurance of eternal life.
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I would think that many unbelievers fear death. I’m so glad I don’t have to. Thanks for commenting. Blessings, Annie!
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I’m glad, too, Cindy. When someone has passed away and people say, “at least we know (s)he’s in a better place,” I think, “‘At least!?’ That’s EVERYTHING!”
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Amen!
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Cindy, this is so amazing and exactly what I needed to read this morning. This is something I will take with me during my walking meditation later today. Happy birthday.
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Yes, I believe that is true! God bless you and guide you!
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