We
seniors aren’t especially fond of tacking on another year when a birthday rolls
around. Our fragile body parts remind us
we are no longer invincible. My calendar
tells me I need a tooth restored, surgery on two toes and removal of cataracts.
Today
is my birthday. I woke up this morning thinking
of ways to grow old gracefully but switched to thoughts of thanksgiving and,
why not? I have been blessed.
My
family arrived on Friday. Joyous faces
filled my home along with fun food, laughter, games and lots of rich birthday
cake. This bunch is a party in
themselves.
Actually,
my birthday celebration began last week.
The husband invited me to drive up to the mountains with him and have
lunch in our favorite town. With appetites satisfied, he dropped me off at the mall with a generous gift card and told me what
every woman loves to hear: “Take your
time!” That’s where I discovered a
birthday present I wanted with all my heart.
While
shopping, I accidentally backed into a perfume display and hit the
jackpot. Amazing Grace! I discovered this light scent last year and
bookmarked it in my brain as a must have.
But, it’s pricey. I grabbed a
bottle.
Amazing
Grace in its pale pink pretty packaging reigns top of the list this year when
it comes to birthday presents. Also, it confirms
my 2021 word from the Lord: grace! I’ll
be digging in my Bible with hopes to learn the accurate meaning of God’s amazing
grace. Not the phony, copycat
definitions of favor. God’s Word, my
benchmark for truth, will help me figure it out.
Amazing Grace Perfume’s manufacturer, Philosophy, spews gibberish about this gem on the box. The message talks of life’s ups and downs and a need for grace to be able to make it through the day. But there’s a better philosophy; it dates back 2,000 years when Jesus made a way to God’s throne for believers.
The Cross, A
Perfect Way
The reason grace is so amazing is because I can’t earn it. I can’t buy it. It is freely given from a Savior who laid down His life so I can be forgiven and access Heaven. Every morning when I spray a lavish mist of Amazing Grace and dance wholly into it, I will remember God’s great gift to me. Oh Lord, help me to remember to give grace freely to others as well.
Tomorrow
my family will leave, every opened and read birthday card will be filed away
and the cake will be a distant memory.
However, the best gift-- Amazing Grace—lives on in sweet salvation.
Happy Birthday Mary! Enjoy God's gift and your favorite perfume Amazing Grace!
ReplyDeleteThe cake looks rich, and the candle bright and warming! Your family is a great Blessing.
Many happy returns of the Day!
Happy Birthday blessings, Mary! I'm so glad to hear your family feted you in the fashion you so deserve. I'm no expert, but guess Mr. God is looking down at you with a BIG smile on His face.
ReplyDeleteAwe....I love this! And Happy Birthday!!! And thank you so much for stopping by. I thought everyone had disappeared. LOL!
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Kim
What a precious post dear Mary. AMAZING GRACE from our Lord is amazing and I bet your Amazing Grace perfume is too! So glad that you had a wonderful birthday. They do tend to roll around quicker don't they ? LOL! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY to you, sweet friend! I am so thankful you had such a wonderful birthday filled with fun and surrounded by the ones you love the most. May the dear Lord bless this to be your happiest year ever and may He bless you with many, many more happy, healthy birthdays, in Jesus' name! Love and appreciate you so much!
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ReplyDeleteHi Mary, Happy Birthday!! May you be a fragrant aroma in Christ as you wear the perfume and always!! Much Love and blessings , good health and joy unending on your birthday and many, many more!!!♡
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy birthday sister Mary! I don't think it was accidental that you discovered the perfume last year, only to be bought a year later. The Lord gave it and He always gives everything in His perfect time! Grace! We all need it! Especially at these tumultuous time! But what option do we have? Nothing but always focus on our Great Savior and His grace! Your aroma from life to life always increases my faith sister Mary. I have been AWOL from blogging but never in my prayers. I always keep you in my thoughts and prayers so I know the Lord is always there with you, no matter what fragile body parts need replacing! It's awesome you had a fun day with your family...God bless and strengthen you always sister Mary! Thank you for always sharing with us your love for Jesus! Love and prayers always.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a lovely birthday Mary, and the perfume sounds lovely. Whenever I think of birthdays I never think of getting one year older, as we are only a day older than we was the day before :-}
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