"My best years are behind me; I've already peaked in impact and usefulness."
How it sounds in your head: I had my shot in my twenties. That was when I was sharp, energetic, full of potential. Now I'm just maintaining. The dreams I had are dead. This is as good as it gets.
"The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those who are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bear fruit in old age; they shall be fresh and flourishing."
-- Psalm 92:12-14World's worship of youth and enemy's tactic to retire warriors before their greatest battles.
His body doesn't recover like it used to, promotions have slowed, society glorifies 25-year-old entrepreneurs. He feels like he's running out the clock instead of building momentum.
God called Abraham at 75 years old to start his destiny—no career, no children, no land. At an age when men planned funerals, Abraham became the father of nations and his greatest miracle came at 100.
I REFUSE the lie that my best years are behind me. IT IS WRITTEN that I shall STILL BEAR FRUIT in old age, fresh and flourishing. I am planted in the house of the Lord, righteous by the blood of Jesus, and the BARAK blessing of Abraham is my inheritance. My thirties are not decline—they are MOMENTUM. IT IS WRITTEN: I am blessed coming in and going out, in the city and in the field. Moses started at 80. Abraham at 75. My greatest assignments are AHEAD, not behind. I am just getting started.
The Father isn't looking at your birthday disappointed—He's grinning because you finally have the scars and wisdom to handle what He's about to release. He's been PREPARING you, not retiring you.