Gray Hair

"Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life."
Proverbs 16:31 (NIV)

We have all heard the ad, "Only her hairdresser knows for sure".  I guess I am unusual, but I like gray hair.  To me it isn't so much a sign of aging as it is a sign of wisdom.  When I first started turning gray, my dad would pull each strand out as soon as he saw it.  I used to tell him that for every one he pulled out, two grew in its place.  He finally gave up, or I would be nearly bald today.

I learned to love the scriptures at my grandmother's knee and she had almost snow white hair.  I loved her so very much, and I think that is why this verse is special to me.  I always think of her when I read it.

If you are living for the Lord, each year just grows sweeter and age doesn't really matter so much.

My prayer for today:  Father, I thank You for the godly grandmother who left so much love in my life.  Help me leave that kind of legacy to my own grandchildren.