How do you feel when you hear the word ‘ageing’ ?
Does the thought of it scare you ? In our youth-obsessed culture, people are encouraged to battle and deny the fact that they are growing older, but this is not God’s way ! As children of a loving God, we recognize that each day is a gift, another chance to praise Him, love Him, and serve Him.
I do not like the term ‘senior citizen’. I am old, but not senior at anything.
As an old person, there are freedoms ! You discover who you really are, and your only desire is to please God. This frees you to be yourself. I was playing ‘Amazing Grace’on my flute in the backyard today. I hope God enjoyed hearing it.
Above all, old age is a time to learn from the young, for many young people have great wisdom. I quote these words from Stefan, a young blogger : “Have a blast just existing”. It is the secret of living the abundant life that the Lord has promised to all who will trust and obey.
Theology of a Newfoundland Housewife 
True, “Old age isn’t for sissies.” But the wisdom that comes with it is the blessing that helps us see things the way God sees them – the way they really are! You’re right, there’s freedom in the eternal perspective. (The divine perspective. 😉 )
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The Abundant Life. Yes. That sums it up nicely. Thank you, Sally.
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It was a pleasure reading this post! You have such a beautiful perspective. 😊
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You have a great deal of wisdom. Thanks for sharing it with us. 🤗
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I’m grateful ☺️
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The only thing that old age would make me worry about is being stuck in some home and not being able to do anything but exist. I would much prefer to be at home with Jesus.
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One of my classic memories:
My father-in-law on the occasion of my mother-in-law’s 62nd birthday: Well, Dorothy, how does it feel to be a senior citizen?
Mother-in-law: [angry as a hornet] I am NOT a senior citizen!
FIL: Well, what are you then?
MIL: [emphatically] Middle-aged!
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Hahaha. Thanks, Tom ! 🤗
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I am a retired nurse, 80 years young and loving the wisdome and continuing sanctification each day. Praise His Name. 🙂
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Not at all. What I’m scared of is getting older without realizing my dreams and fulfilling God’s purpose for me. But then, only He knows…
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I’m only scared of getting lifelong illness during my time. I love to grow old in good health, gracefully.. I think there is link between youthfulness and physical wellness – age is just a number.
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Aging is growing in the wisdom of God. I agree that it is also a timeof freedom to grow in God.
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