
Behind
the life that has been lived there is always the wealth of possible life still
unlived. The older one becomes, the more one senses this wealth. Whether we are
young in years or are growing older, we are always standing on the threshold of
our possibilities. Sometimes it takes a little longer to become young and to
seize the possibilities with delight and love. But to do so is to feel as if
newborn, and in this sense ‘young’ and full of hope. These are the challenges
of the life that has not yet been lived. The possibilities really demand
nothing, but are an invitation to go out of ourselves and to live out the
fullness of life which is in us and round about. If one becomes older in terms
of years, this can even help one to become younger, for one loses the fear for
one’s self, and threats from outside cease to be threatening… (pp. 285-286).
I read a
similar thought in his another book two years ago. At the time, his theological
thinking did truly help me put life into perspective. He helped me understand what it meant to move
forward as if new possibilities were out there and moving toward me. Now when I
read these words again, I realize that I am experiencing the actuality of the possibilities.
I no longer anticipate, but actualize. From anticipation to actuality, it has
been a long process. In the process, He has allowed me to experience His
greatness and grace.
“You have set
my feet in a broad place” (Ps. 31:8b).
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