Forever Young - Or keys to anti aging- Callie Swart
Feb 18, 2010
I read Ps 92:14 the other day and sat by myself and wondered about ways to ensure I will ‘stay full of sap and green’. Here are a few thoughts that came into my mind:
Have a healthy view of God
- He is eternally the same
- He is sovereign and awesome and all mighty
- His plans for you are good
- Learn to enjoy God, in worship, in service, in creativity
Keep eternity in mind – God put in our hearts anyway!
- We’re not living for this earthly life only, there’s a glorious future in eternity waiting for us!
Read genealogies of the Bible
- It takes up quite a part of Scriptures, so it must be there for a reason
- We are all part of the bigger picture, so there are those who went before us, and those who will follow us
- Don’t think your generation is the end-all of everything!
- Don’t take yourself too seriously
- Enjoy the time and life God has given you (it’s the only one you’ll ever have on earth)
- Start early with a big family, and enjoy the young generation
- Ensure that your conversation and life remains interesting, even for the young ones
- If children and youth still laugh at your jokes, it’s a good sign
Become part of an energetic visionary team (in this respect 3Ci will do you good!)
- Be willing to be stretched
- Be flexible
- Enjoy new challenges (look at problems as challenges, and great opportunities)
- Don’t be a loner
- Be happy
- Invest in good and honest friendships (not too many!)
Live a disciplined (but not a legalistic) life
- Be accountable
- Stay active, and exercise (a sport that you like – not a sweaty, sensual gym please)
- Read, and study, and learn – every day
- Follow a healthy life style
- Not so much TV – be very selective in what you take in (you will become what you behold)
- Not so much eating – you are what you eat!
