I watch numerous You Tube channels. Some of my favorites are Restored, and Vice Grip Garage, where old, rusty vehicles come to life again. Some of them had been in a barn or out in the pasture for years. I also like the Pawn Stars where folks bring all kinds of things in to see how valuable they might be. One thing we know about old things: the patina makes them more valuable, not less. Everytime someone tries to clean up, sand off, scrape and repaint an object, it inevitably causes it to lose value. I am at that stage in life where I am more about patina than original paint, if you understand what I mean. Sometimes I look in the mirror (especially first thing in the morning), and I think…WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU! Somehow, my Creator…my Heavenly Father values the rust, the dents, the imperfections…the patina, more than the original finish. That encourages me. I have no idea what a creative, loving Father still has in store for me! I am valuable to Him, and that’s really all that matters.
Genesis 18
11And
Abraham and Sarah were already old and well along in years; Sarah had passed
the age of childbearing. 12So she laughed to herself, saying, “After I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?”
The answer is YES!
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