Recently I was asked to preach and lead worship at my 50th College reunion at Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio. In preparation for that worship service, I composed the following litany.
Litany of Life’s Journey
for June 16,2013,Muskingum University
New Concord, Ohio
U =Under 50
O =over 50
U: When we were in our 20s, we dreamed about the future.
O: When we are in our 70s, we reminisce about the past.
U: When we were in our 20s, we sacrificed hours of sleep to socialize.
O: When we are in our 70s, we sacrifice social life for a few more hours sleep.
U: When we were in our 20s, we looked forward to weekends as time to party.
O: When we are in our 70s, we can’t keep track of which days are which.
U: When we were in our 20s, we spent money to experience pleasure.
O: When we are in our 70s, we spend money to relieve pain.
U: When we were in our 20s, we learned skills in order to achieve.
O: When we are in our 70s, we value people over achievements.
U: When we were in our 20s, there was always tomorrow.
O: When we are in our 70s, we are grateful for each new day.
U: When we were in our 20s, we debated God’s existence.
O: When we are in our 70s, we hope God values our existence.
U: When we were in our 20s, we saw life in terms of its future.
O: When we are in our 70s, we hope there is a future life.
(composed by Stephen McCutchan; steve@smccutchan.com)