One of my favorite Disney characters of all time is Tigger! Whether he's bouncing around on his tail, helping Pooh find his honey pot, teasing Eeyore about his gloomy outlook, or chasing Rabbit around the meadow, Tigger always seems to be upbeat and happy. He seems to have an endless supply of energy. If you looked up the word "enthusiasm" in the dictionary, you just might find a picture of him!
At one time in my life I truly was a "Tigger". My energy supply seemed almost endless. I could put in 18 hour days at work and still have at least 2-3 hours to play time before I needed to rest. The way I looked at it, too much sleep was just a waste of time - 4 hours a day was more than sufficient.
I'm not ready to admit I'm getting old, but even I have noticed a dwindling supply of energy lately. While I still probably have more energy than most, I am in decline! Isn't that sad!! I've always felt my enthusiasm and upbeat spirit have served me well in the ministry. But what will happen if I slow down a become,....well, "normal"? Will people still like me? How will I get anything done? What will I do with all that "down time"? What does a Tigger do when he stops being so "Tiggerific"?
While I'm not sure of all the answers to that question, I always believed God has a plan for each day of our lives. As I watch the students at school I sometimes wonder what their future will be? What waits for my own children, grandchildren, and (heaven sakes) my future great-grandchildren? When I'm too old to "bounce" anymore, will I be able to contribute anything meaningful to my family, the church or society?
Perhaps the answer isn't in the "bouncing" but in the personality of Tigger! In the midst of sometimes difficult circumstances Tigger always seems to find the positive. His outlook on life is worthy of our emulation. I want to be a positive, happy, pleasant guy to be around....even when I'm old and wrinkled. I may not be able to keep up with the 20-somethings anymore, but I'd love them to want to around an old Tigger like me!
So here's my challenge to all of the bouncing Tiggers, silly Pooh's, gloomy Eeyores, and mischievous Rabbits out there.......let's show the next generation that we refuse to become "victims" of life's inevitable circumstances. Rather, let's demonstrate the staying power of God's grace, in spite of the creaking bones, bifocals, bunions, aching backs, gray hair, and wrinkled faces! Of all the "lessons" we can teach those "young bucks", nothing could be more powerful than the power of that type of example.
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