This is of course one of the "sounds of summer" delivered to us by who else, The Beach Boys. It's one of my favorites. When the DJ's at KRLA or KHJ in Southern California spun this selection I'd turn the radio up (even louder) in my 1960 Ford Falcon--and be transported into thoughts of... the future; "what will it be like? Who...what...where...when...if?"
Today, when I select that tune on my iPod, or hear it on my Pandora "Beach Boys Radio" selection, I'm transported into thoughts of...the past; we all grew up. I settled down early, married my High School sweetheart 40 years ago and "dig" her more today than ever! Life hasn't always been fair, but it's always been good.
I've grown up, and now, I'm growing old(er) and I think about, legacy. What will I leave behind that will mark my place in the passage of time? What will my grandkids carry through their lives that has my fingerprints on it? Have the lives of people been enriched because they spent a season in close proximity with me? Have I been an agent of positive change? Have I equipped my children to be good citizens, parents, role models and people?
I'm grateful that I'm NOT finished. I'm grateful that I'm not alone. I'm grateful He's not done: "Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from stumbleing and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault.25All glory to him who alone is God, our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord. All glory, majesty, power, and authority are his before all time, and in the present, and beyond all time! Amen." Jude 24, 25
Today, when I select that tune on my iPod, or hear it on my Pandora "Beach Boys Radio" selection, I'm transported into thoughts of...the past; we all grew up. I settled down early, married my High School sweetheart 40 years ago and "dig" her more today than ever! Life hasn't always been fair, but it's always been good.
I've grown up, and now, I'm growing old(er) and I think about, legacy. What will I leave behind that will mark my place in the passage of time? What will my grandkids carry through their lives that has my fingerprints on it? Have the lives of people been enriched because they spent a season in close proximity with me? Have I been an agent of positive change? Have I equipped my children to be good citizens, parents, role models and people?
I'm grateful that I'm NOT finished. I'm grateful that I'm not alone. I'm grateful He's not done: "Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from stumbleing and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault.25All glory to him who alone is God, our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord. All glory, majesty, power, and authority are his before all time, and in the present, and beyond all time! Amen." Jude 24, 25
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Ben, you've been a great friend and have impacted me. Thanks for your commitment to finish well and strong, you've got a lot of years ahead!
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