The Soldier of The Cross will increase in verdure as the years go by.
What does the Bible say about age? Those who follow hard after Him will be monuments to His faithfulness. The Psalmist tells us that they will be more flexible with age - like the palm tree. He says that they will be resistant to invasion - like cedar, which is resistance to insects.
Soldier, keep in mind that there is so much more beyond tomorrow. On the other hand, you must live in the moment. today. you may not be distracted by the thing that you can not change. You must press into the exercising of your gift(s).
Memorize.
Pray aloud.
Tell the Lord what you love about Him.
Tell Him that you will leave all behind to follow Him.
Then, pay intense attention to those before you.
Love with abandon.