It beats the alternative

It beats the alternative, I remarked to a colleague recently as I wrapped up a summary of my pains and nuisances of aging. 

But later, I caught myself. Does aging really beat the alternative  for a person of faith who believes in a heavenly hereafter with God the Father?

What I realized is that, for a person of such faith, it's a win-win. Both alternatives are good when my focus is on loving and serving and trusting God.  

Where he leads me I will go ...