Youth is a state of mind—Being young doesn’t depend on your age,
It’s not your years but your attitude that serves as a gauge.
I’ve seen people who were old though still in their teens--
They had to be serious and dignified and couldn’t wear jeans.

And eighty year olds with outlooks so fresh and so rare,
No signs of aging or surrender were there.
They looked at life as a gift from God,
And lived each moment for Him as this earth they trod.

Their smile and their laughter filled the room with delight,
No bitterness or self-pity by day or by night.
They took what God gave them and returned unto Him,
Thanksgivings daily though their eyesight was dim.

Some people turning thirty think their life is through,
And that reaching forty is a terrible thing to do.
Don’t regret what is past or worry about what’s ahead,
But thank God for his love and his mercy instead.

Make the most of your life by becoming His child,
By trusting Him daily in times tough or mild.
It’s not circumstances that make us happy or sad,
It’s the joy that He gives that makes our heart glad.

God will accept you whether you’re young or you’re old,
Through Jesus He’ll gladly welcome you into his fold.
He’ll give you an outlook that sees things anew,
Accepting Christ as your Saviour is the best thing to do.

Whatever your age there’s work to be done,
Start living for God and show others his Son.
You’ll be amazed every day that you live,
At the vim and vitality serving Christ can give.

Read his word so true, there are promises there,
You’ll get a new insight each day I declare.
He’ll give you such feelings that you can’t express,
He’ll lead you and guide you and your heart He will bless.

© Bob Hefner ~ Revised 1 September 2001

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