Aging Happens...Poof You’re 50!

Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?Job 12:12

Why is it in Western society people seem to dread getting older? Somewhere after 35 and before 45 you morph into getting to be older. Seemingly great profit is made in the ‘fountain of youth’ industry as attested in numerous commercials and pop up ads.

Old age is not a thing to dread but one to embrace so why can’t we? We long for the good ole days of dark hair and no spare tire.

God has a purpose for everyone at every age. Young people should respect the wisdom of those older. Older people need to say thanks for the years God has given them and know they are here to be used by Him. By all means take care of the ‘temple’ of God eating right and exercising but don’t go overboard trying to be 30 when you are 80. Jesus loves you just the age you are.

PRAYER: Father I am thankful for the years I have been given. I do not dread death as I know I will pass into heavenly glory but I pray for those who seemingly only live for today and who don’t know you to be introduced to Christ. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Time Marches On. Embrace It!

Who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. Psalm 103:5(Read verses 1-4 as well) 

We are in a youth obsessed society. Seemingly people have no worth if they get gray hair, age spots, saggy neck, and arthritis. The fact is, that too is part of God's plan here on Earth. I have caught myself wishing I could take a laser and zap the brown spots off my hands so as to not give away my age. Geez. I will tell a secret to my younger readers.  When you get older you don't feel older. Things on the outside change but the person you were is there on the inside. Embrace it. 

Each person has something to contribute no matter what their age. If you are on the verge of turning 40 and feel like life as you know it is over lean in and lean on God. You are valuable to God at 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100. It is this culture we live in that is youth obsessed. Don't get an idea you are not able to try things. Keep seeking for improvement. Your contributions are valuable. Don't give up and don't quit on enjoying life. Reach out to others and enrich someone else's life too. 

We are to take care of the temple of God, which is our earthly body by not abusing it with overeating, lack of exercise, drug or alcohol abuse, and other things. Our main priority is to glorify God in our body and with our body no matter what your age. So even though the clock is ticking and we can do nothing to stop it, don't dread getting older. God can and will use each stage of your life. Cling to Him and trust Him. 

PRAYER: Forgive me for not accepting my age and wishing I could turn back the clock. Help me not be ashamed of my age and to lean on you. I thank you for the gift of living and want to live each day to the fullest reaching out to others with the love of Christ instead of worrying about my birthday. In Jesus' name. Amen.