Level Playing Field

As we get older we're not always living on a level playing field. Life is tough and sometimes 50 years of age or older is a curse.

When I reached the age of 50 I embarked upon a new life with fear and trembling. My men's small group shared some devastating facts that will change our, both men and women's, perception about life forever with some unfortunate circumstances. They called it The Magic 50.

The job market isn't kind to people over 50. Naturally your first inclination is to get another job. But whose looking at you seriously if your over 50? I can tell you from my own personal experience not many. 

Even the church treats you differently. Oh yes, people are friendly upon approach. It's the right thing to do, but in their heart the focus is more on youth.

With the population of people living longer there are more people on planet earth than ever before. More people over 50 that are well functioning with an excellent capability to perform and shouldn't be ignored. People still able to make a major contribution to our society.

So what do you do? My suggestion is to look at life the way God would, a level playing field with equal opportunity for everybody regardless of age. And who knows you might be surprised what a little common sense and hard work will accomplish.