What is growing up, exactly? Does it mean getting older, or is it more complicated than that? For instance, I know plenty of adults who haven’t grown up. Doesn’t mean they’ve found The Spring of Eternal Youth, right? It means they aren’t responsible, or wise, or whatever we feel like describing right then about another person. Well, I’ve had enough of it.
To me, “growing up” means having responsibilities out your ears, setting an example wherever you are, “acting your age”, being a leader, walking in Christ as a wise person (not exactly well-informed, neither!)
And then on top of it all, we need to accept fate, expect action, pile ourselves with projects, and pretend like getting paid is enough to satisfy us. Yeah right.
I don’t think I’ll grow up. I’d rather stay a little kid.
Now to go further is essential, of course. I SHOULD be responsible…but I shouldn’t take myself too seriously. I SHOULD be wise, but not big-headed. I SHOULD be a God-follower, walking in His path and following Him wherever He may lead me…but I don’t think I’ll pursue a relationship with God where I know everything…or else I’d be God. I’d rather be younger, thank you.
And stop telling me to act my age. Just ‘cuz I’m older shouldn’t make me a lousy old fogey with no sense of humor. I hate those grown-ups.
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