Amy J. Bennett

Extraordinary Faith for Everyday Life

At 60

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I couldn’t quit staring at these ladies at lunch today.

At first I was taken by their looks and outfits. They have cute hair cuts, trendy yet age-appropriate clothes on and stylish hand bags. I thought, man I hope I’m in their shoes at their age. My fashion-conscious friends and I retired, spending lunch at a bistro…

Then I thought how shallow that was.

Is that what I’m aiming for? Just to look pretty and eat good food? Not to say that’s all to them because I don’t really know those ladies or what they’ve been through or done.

But it made me think about what I DO want? What do I want 30 years from now? What do I want my story to say?

Scott said yesterday lying in bed considering it all we sure do have it made. And I guess we do in some ways. No complaints from me. I don’t begrudge my blessings but I wonder if I’ll be satisfied with a good lunch and a pretty handbag at a Bistro with my friends.

I feel a rumbling in my soul to see something bigger and better. Not to be satisfied with the simple and easy and pretty. I’m not asking for pain or destitution but I don’t know, its rumbling in there. It really is.

 

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  1. I love that phrase, "I feel a rumbling in my soul to see something bigger and better." I couldn't have said it better. Perhaps this is what the Christian journey is about? Always striving toward giving God glory in newer, bigger ways…

  2. Yes, it's definitely a journey. Just when you think you've "improved" you are moved to a new place.

  3. I would LOVE to have you join us in reading Radical. God is using it to make a real difference in my life. I'll bet he'll do the same for you. 🙂

  4. I would LOVE to have you join us in reading Radical. God is using it to make a real difference in my life. I'll bet he'll do the same for you. 🙂

  5. I would LOVE to have you join us in reading Radical. God is using it to make a real difference in my life. I'll bet he'll do the same for you. 🙂

  6. I would LOVE to have you join us in reading Radical. God is using it to make a real difference in my life. I'll bet he'll do the same for you. 🙂

  7. I would LOVE to have you join us in reading Radical. God is using it to make a real difference in my life. I'll bet he'll do the same for you. 🙂

  8. I would LOVE to have you join us in reading Radical. God is using it to make a real difference in my life. I'll bet he'll do the same for you. 🙂

  9. I would LOVE to have you join us in reading Radical. God is using it to make a real difference in my life. I'll bet he'll do the same for you. 🙂

  10. I would LOVE to have you join us in reading Radical. God is using it to make a real difference in my life. I'll bet he'll do the same for you. 🙂

  11. I would LOVE to have you join us in reading Radical. God is using it to make a real difference in my life. I'll bet he'll do the same for you. 🙂

  12. I would LOVE to have you join us in reading Radical. God is using it to make a real difference in my life. I'll bet he'll do the same for you. 🙂

  13. I would LOVE to have you join us in reading Radical. God is using it to make a real difference in my life. I'll bet he'll do the same for you. 🙂

  14. I would LOVE to have you join us in reading Radical. God is using it to make a real difference in my life. I'll bet he'll do the same for you. 🙂

  15. I would LOVE to have you join us in reading Radical. God is using it to make a real difference in my life. I'll bet he'll do the same for you. 🙂

  17. Hey Amy…first time as a guest, and I love your "At 60". I have a rumbling too….maybe rumbling is normal when you are "30 something". Praise God for His faithfulness!

  18. Rebecca, so glad you commented! I have to admit I thought maybe this was a 30-something thing. Like early mid-life crisis something?? Ha! No, I know this is a God-thing!

  19. How odd that I read this on your blog. My thoughts have been there too in the last few weeks. But I have been thinking ” am I satisfied with just the simple and easy? What can I do too stretch myself. God, help me stretch”

    • Yes! I remember seeing that on your Facebook. I didn't realize it was related but I see it now. It's so comforting to know others are there but it makes me wonder what God is up to!

    • Yes! I remember seeing that on your Facebook. I didn't realize it was related but I see it now. It's so comforting to know others are there but it makes me wonder what God is up to!

    • Yes! I remember seeing that on your Facebook. I didn't realize it was related but I see it now. It's so comforting to know others are there but it makes me wonder what God is up to!

    • Yes! I remember seeing that on your Facebook. I didn't realize it was related but I see it now. It's so comforting to know others are there but it makes me wonder what God is up to!

    • Yes! I remember seeing that on your Facebook. I didn't realize it was related but I see it now. It's so comforting to know others are there but it makes me wonder what God is up to!

    • Yes! I remember seeing that on your Facebook. I didn't realize it was related but I see it now. It's so comforting to know others are there but it makes me wonder what God is up to!

    • Yes! I remember seeing that on your Facebook. I didn't realize it was related but I see it now. It's so comforting to know others are there but it makes me wonder what God is up to!

  20. Becky, I remember you either blogging that or telling me. I wasn't feeling it then but I sure am now!

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