You know, time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years.

It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my spouse.

And yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them all. And I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams.

But, here it is - the winter of my life and it catches me by surprise. How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did our babies go? And where did my youth go?

I remember well - seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that winter was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like.

Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore - it's mandatory! Because if I don't on my own free will, I just fall asleep where I sit!

And so, now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things.

But, at least I know, that though the winter has come, I'm not sure how long it will last. I know that when it's over, I will enjoy the Spring in the arms of my loving Father and wait for my loved ones to come when their winter is over, too.

So, if you're not in your winter yet, let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life, please do it quickly!

Do you remember that scripture? "For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away" (James 4:14b, NKJV). So, do what you can today, because you can never be sure whether this is your winter or not!

You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life. So, live for the Lord today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember.

Life is one of God's gifts to you. The way you live is your gift to God. If you faithfully live for Him, one day you can hear Him say, "Well done, good and faithful servant" (Mt. 25:21, 23).