Black Friday

Ten years ago this week I anticipated my 30th birthday knowing that in some minds it would mean that I was now a mature minister ready to take on the mature issues in ministry. Everyone told me, "There's just something about 30 that brings validity to your ministry." Not much of that was true but I guess it was a way for folks to encourage me about leaving my 20s and moving into my 3rd decade of life. Now I sit two days before my 40th B Day and I have to tell you, "I'm not to thrilled about it." 40 just doesn't have the same ring to it as 30. On top of that, the only encouragement I have had regarding 40s and ministry is that is the same as the 30s except you just get tired faster. Wow, what a great thing to look forward to!! So, as Friday gets closer, I am still hanging on to 39 but I have to say that I truly believe the next decade is going to be the greatest one for not only me and my family but for our ministry as well. I don't know if 40 brings any more validity to anything but I say, "Bring it on!" Let's do it Mr. 40. Hit me with your best shot because hey, I'm already tired!!! So as you awake Friday morning just know it will be morning for me too but it will be spelled mourning.