An Old Man’s Prayer
Today I am
going to share from Psalm 71 versus 17 and 18 and this Psalm is entitled, An
Old Man’s Prayer. However we can so easily relate this Psalm to our own lives,
whatever age we are.
(17) You
have taught me ever since I was young, and I still tell of your wonderful acts.
(18) Now
that I am old and my hair is gray, do not abandon me, O God!
Be with me
while I proclaim your power and might to all generations to come.
Now if
you’re not old and your hair is not gray do not think that this does not apply to
your life. If you are young you can ask God to be with you through your years
ahead and during those years proclaim the power and might of the Lord. How
sweet your years will be until one day, in the blink of time, your hair will be
gray, and you will be older. The years go by so quickly.
Over the
years of life we learn of God’s ways and we share them with others. His will
and His ways lead us to do a mighty work for Him here on earth. As we age
hopefully our walk in the Lord has gained us much in wisdom. God wants us to
share that wisdom with the generations who are coming up behind us. As we learn
from the generations before us, we are enabled to bring about His wonderful
acts! We must share God with those we meet and tell them of all the goodness He
bestows upon us. His power and might can bring us through whatever the world
has to offer.
He
strengthens us, and lifts us up when life takes its’ toll on us. His love
allows us to be kind, generous, compassionate, and understanding to our fellow
man. As we speak of His marvellous ways
it will encourage those in our presence who are struggling or who are
non-believers. Even to those who have lost their way, our words and actions
being Christ- like; can bring them back and restore their faith. The experience
we gain in life can be shared with those younger and older than us. May our
life in Christ be an example to both the young and the old. There are so many
ways in which we can minister to one another. So let’s everyone do our part and
bring the love of Christ to those in our presence.
Today read
the full Psalm and compare your life with that of the one writing it. This is
called, An Old Man’s Prayer in my Good News Bible, but any age could use this
as a cry for help, or a praise prayer for God‘s faithfulness throughout life.
Trust in the Lord all your life from your early years through to your aging years and you will be able to
teach, proclaim, declare, and praise God for His power and might that has
brought you to where you are today in your faith walk. To all generations to
come may we all be a voice for the Lord and a light in this world. What a
wonderful way to live for the Lord.
Be blest in
this day and share your blessings with those around you. What a difference you will make in their day
and in yours and what a glory you will bring unto the Lord!!
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