Thought for the Day – 50 Years

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Thought for the Day – 50 Years

December 12, 2013 by bjcorbin

Today is the first day of my fiftieth year, and it’s hard to wrap my head around the fact that I’ve been on the planet for half a century. For most of my life I wouldn’t have guessed that I’d make it this far. To say that I struggled in the early years would be an understatement, but I was blessed to be born to parents who persevered with me, and a couple of big brothers who saved my life a time or two. Though there were many days that I thought might be my last, I eventually learned to just keep going, and now I’m glad I did. Along the way there have been many mistakes, and lots of good friends, and great struggles, and moments of incredible beauty. I have been loved, and ridiculed, and ignored, and loved again. There have been times when I’ve glided on top of the waves and times that I got water up my nose. But tonight, as I sit here in the quiet, I know that I am incredibly blessed. Thank you Jesus for your amazing patience and mercy. Thank you for loving me, even when I was ignoring you. Thank you for the wonderful family you brought me from, and thank you for the beautiful family that you’ve given to me. Thank you for using the foolish things to confound the wise, and thank you for allowing me to share the journey with people who’ve truly loved me. I pray that in the days that I have left there will be something about my life that blesses your heart and fulfills your plan. Thank you for 50 years and every year beyond that.

Posted in Personal, Thought for the Day / Quotes | Tagged Turning 50 | 9 Comments

9 Responses

on December 12, 2013 at 8:08 am | Reply Kevin Clausing

Happy Birthday Brother! Enjoyed you revealing your heart. You say it well!
- on December 13, 2013 at 12:17 am | Reply bjcorbin
  
  Thank you Brother.
on December 12, 2013 at 8:10 am | Reply kevinclausing

Happy Birthday B. Love your heart. You say it well. Look forward to sharing more life together.
on December 12, 2013 at 9:39 am | Reply BLH

Congratulations! You lived another year. The good news is, you have only now begun to understand the first fifty. It will make understanding getting older easier. 🙂
- on December 13, 2013 at 12:16 am | Reply bjcorbin
  
  Thanks Blake!
on December 12, 2013 at 4:19 pm | Reply Vikki West

you bless God’s heart everyday and your fragrance is so sweet in his nostrils Bryan you also bless everyone you come in contact with and those who are privileged to call you friend praise Jesus everyday.may you have 50 more glorious years
- on December 13, 2013 at 12:16 am | Reply bjcorbin
  
  Thank you my friend.
on December 13, 2013 at 11:02 am | Reply Kim

Bryan,
I am cleaning my “over 700 emails”up because of being away from the computer for some days. I am just coming coming across your email & am sorry that I missed telling you “Happy Birthday “,on that day, but better late than never. We are truly blessed that you ,Anita & the kids have been apart of our lives. Jim & I were talking the other day about our relationship with you guys. Even when we don’t see you for years, the day we see you is like picking up where we left off “yesterday”. You guys are truly family.May your next 50 & beyond be your best filled with GOD”s abundant treasures! Much love to all of you ~ Kim & Jim
- on December 18, 2013 at 8:49 pm | Reply bjcorbin
  
  Thanks, we love you guys!