I'm 71. A year ago I audited a class at DTS, "Ministry to the Aging". I thought since I was becoming one of 'those' I ought to learn about growing old in a godly, God-honoring way. I discovered that most often the emphasis was on meeting the needs of the aging rather than understanding the unique contribution age gives to life and the aging can give to the church and world. It is only after one has lived a significant length of time that he can look back and see, in an understanding way, God's purpose and plan for his life worked out in small, incremental ways, day by day, step by step. And, that story is what we, the aged, have to give--not a series of interesting things that have happened, but a cohesive, compelling story of God working in an ordinary life incrementally. As the physical eyesight often dims with age, the potential to see spiritually clearer can (not necessarily 'will') develop. When that occurs you don't need binoculars, but simply eyes of faith and eyes full of wonder. Growing older is fulfilling and the young cannot really comprehend what the LORD Jesus has for these 'older years.'. Blessings
I’ll be 59 at the end of November. Consciousness of time really came late for me... so good for you! Happy Birthday and congratulations on the books... but especially your awareness of the joy and importance of family. I enjoyed the post.
I'm 71. A year ago I audited a class at DTS, "Ministry to the Aging". I thought since I was becoming one of 'those' I ought to learn about growing old in a godly, God-honoring way. I discovered that most often the emphasis was on meeting the needs of the aging rather than understanding the unique contribution age gives to life and the aging can give to the church and world. It is only after one has lived a significant length of time that he can look back and see, in an understanding way, God's purpose and plan for his life worked out in small, incremental ways, day by day, step by step. And, that story is what we, the aged, have to give--not a series of interesting things that have happened, but a cohesive, compelling story of God working in an ordinary life incrementally. As the physical eyesight often dims with age, the potential to see spiritually clearer can (not necessarily 'will') develop. When that occurs you don't need binoculars, but simply eyes of faith and eyes full of wonder. Growing older is fulfilling and the young cannot really comprehend what the LORD Jesus has for these 'older years.'. Blessings
I’ll be 59 at the end of November. Consciousness of time really came late for me... so good for you! Happy Birthday and congratulations on the books... but especially your awareness of the joy and importance of family. I enjoyed the post.
Thanks Chris! This is a really beautiful post. Soul food!