Heavenly Father, we read of those in the Bible from generations long ago who lived upright and godly lives. They were discerning and wise, devoted in their duties such as Anna and Simeon who served in the temple. So many serve as examples of those who walked in Your ways from their youth and remained faithful through their golden years. Some of their choices brought about multiple blessings and other choices brought forth great sacrifice, persecution, or even death. We also read of those who were proud and foolish, thinking only of themselves, such as Samson, Ananias and Sapphira or Demetrius the Silversmith. They also serve as warnings to us. Since we will soon follow in the steps of our elderly friends help us to store up the wisdom, discipline, and overcoming spirit they convey as they deal with the inevitable physical pain, loss of loved ones, and dependency that are a big part of growing old. It’s in the name of Jesus that we pray. Amen.
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Shawn
10/22/2019 07:40:04
Amen...
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Harold Howland
10/22/2019 12:14:13
Amen! Greetings brother Shawn, how are you and your bride doing buddy? When you stated "a tree planted in the garden of the Lord, will produce fruit even in old age." I love that, but, let's add this as a palm tree. That tree will with stand hurricane force winds. It will lose some limbs, but, never be up rooted like other trees will. The roots grow very deep into the soil. We as Believers should be the same way in this life on planet earth. Not only the winds of problems, also the winds of persecutions too.With the Lord, we may get knock down by our spiritual enemies. But, we bound back up because we have the Spirit of the Lord within us. Lord, led me to share this with you.
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Leanna
10/22/2019 08:08:03
Amen!!
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Jeannie
10/22/2019 08:49:11
Amen!!
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Paul Hubert
10/22/2019 13:06:49
GOLDEN years? :-) I have some resentment (not toward you) toward that since my MIND is ever as young as always and my memory spans from toddler to today. I knew well in advance how I would be seen as I aged ... and it can be disheartening. Some in Africa say they deeply respect and LISTEN to those who are aged - NOT so in America!!
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