As I get older I'm finding the simpler I make things, the easier life is. Not that 51 is old, I just find life a little less complicated than when I was 21. When I was 21 I had to have a successful career, be in the right relationship, own a big home, have the right friends, work hard and smart so I could get promotions; all the things that can complicate life.
Now, at 51, I am blessed to be in a great relationship, I'm looking to move to a smaller place to live in, and I'm happy to be working where I am. I guess at this point in my life I could say it's uncomplicated.
This is not to say my life is without complications. I still have bills to pay, my health to maintain, and am looking for the next phase of my life to begin. But, none of that controls my life nor does it take over the more important things that are a part of my life now: living in harmony with those around me, and finding the peace that comes through the love of others and God.
I'm convinced that the things I troubled myself with when I was younger were important at that time in my life. The only thing is that I forgot to incorporate love into the formula for success. I was more into myself then, and as a result I didn't find peace, not real peace anyway. Now, with a focus on living in such a way as to make the lives of those around me better, I've found that peace.
In our passage today, Paul invites us to "be in harmony with each other, and live in peace." Very good advice indeed.
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