Do you remember the 1969 song by Peggy Lee, Is That All There Is? It was a major hit. I was in high school and remember hearing it on the radio all the time. It had a catchy beat and everyone liked it.
Now that I’m MUCH older, I think of the lyrics and realize how very sad they are. As we age we begin to think back on our lives – our achievements and failures. We think of the things we may have done differently or things we should have done and, especially things we shouldn’t have done. How different our life may have been.
Dennis and I are going to my 50th High School Reunion this weekend. My how quickly time flies. I guess it has me in a pensive mood. It makes you wonder how things would have turned out differently, if only . . .
However, now that I am older, I like to think I am also wiser. All those things we used to worry about were so insignificant. “What in the world am I going to wear to the Senior Prom? That was a life and death decision.
Thank God those type things are no longer of concern to me. I look forward to seeing everyone, some of whom I haven’t seen in 50 years. It will be great to reminisce with them and think about our younger days.
But, you know what? I wouldn’t change much in my life even if I had the chance. The only really important thing I would like to change would be to have come to know and love the Lord sooner. Yes, I was raised in the church but it wasn’t until I was a mature adult that I truly came to know God and His love for me.
I don’t ever ask, Is That All There Is? I know my present and future is filled with the joy of the Lord. I hope you feel the same.
