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Does this number sequence mean anything?

I find it ironic that so many people read their bibles and can't fathom how the Canaanites used to sacrifice their babies in the altars of moloch. And yet, those same people turn around and cry for the "right" to murder unborn babies. Now, they've taken their fight to murder fully born children as well. The Canaanites were wiped out under God's command. They were condemned and judged. There's no way that a just and righteous God can sit idly by and not judge these people today. And if we're not actively fighting AGAINST infanticide, we're no better than these murderers.

There were times in my life where I feared I wouldn't make it too far into my older years. I know that to many of you I may seem silly, thinking that approaching 50 isn't actually "older years". But, having watched my father battle cancer and die at just 45 years old, it became a constant realization that anything past 45 years old was going to feel like a major victory. But, never did I ever think that my 40's would hurt so much. My mother made it to 63, losing her battle to Multiple Sclerosis, among several other physiological and medical challenges. My grandfather on my mother's side passed in his 40's due to a heart attack. I have an uncle that passed far too early in life as well. If you asked me 15 years ago, you'd have found I was convinced my expiration date would be earlier than later due to my genetics and family history, when compared to the average American man's trips around the sun. But, here I am, meditating on how blessed I am to have each and every day. So many folks never see the age I've reached. To honor all of them, I try to live as though each day is a priceless privilege...because it is. Tomorrow is promised to no man. God has been ever present and ever supplying of my needs, and the needs of my family. Being born again in Jesus Christ provides it's own life affirming/energizing gratitude as well. It also carries with it responsibility and motivation. And so, I'm not only living in appreciation for my years, but also in determination to ensure none of them are wasted. I've made goals and accomplished them many times over. There have been a few dreams that came true, and a few that never saw fruition. But the past couple years caught me off guard. I was given a taste of what God gave me a gift and a calling to do...as well as the allowance do build character, patience, fortitude and perseverance by facing some of the worst chronic pain I've ever endured. It's a bit of a humbling realization really, partnered with an almost comical grin - here I am, almost 50 years old, and I'm still a work in progress! I'm still needing to learn certain lessons. One day I feel as though I could effortlessly leap over buildings in a single bound, the next day I need help just putting on my pants. None of us are invincible, nor are we incapable of change and growth. It was just a blink, and I got old. I found this song by Noah Nine and it hit me - deeply. While all of my insecurities and goals and responsibilities were my focus...I got old. Just ask my kids, or better yet, ask my wife! Bless her ever lovin' heart; I can't hear, my eyes are getting worse, my joints make weird noises and so does my rearend. And sometimes out in public I scratch in places that I shouldn't - without even realizing it! And man, I've got enough gas to power a small army. But I'm still here. I still have a purpose. I'm so blessed I even have grandchildren, can you believe it? Now I get to play "pull my finger" with a whole new generation! I may feel like I've gotten old, but there's still a lot of life left in me. My kids are all grown and on their own...I'm so proud of each of them. They bring me so much esteem, edification, fatherly pride, and so much happiness. I have my beautiful wife who WILLINGLY puts up with all of my needs. She is truly my angel, but she's also as tough and capable as anybody I've ever known. She comforts me and challenges me, supports me and needs me. Like I said, I know that I'm blessed! Check out Noah Nine's song, "Blink". youtu.be/dpMWmsy_xjs?is=v50D…