SUNDAY INSPIRATION and PRAYER

April 03, 2022

Even in old age they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green.

Psalm 92:14 NLT Bible

Growing old comes to all of us but sometimes we become acutely aware of all the implications and the reality of aging. In His Word, God has promised each one of us a long life and it's also His wish for us to prosper and be in good health, physically, emotionally and mentally. We need to affirm these words daily because they are God's promises for us and our families. We cannot determine the length of our life.....only God can, but we can do our best to facilitate a healthy life. It may not always be easy because of health problems, but we can certainly try. We should begin each day with prayers of praise and worship to God, surrendering everything to Him and praying for the needs of our family and others. Then we need to spend time in the Word to receive wisdom and guidance for what lies ahead. Next, we must take care of our physical bodies through healthy eating, exercise and fellowship with others.

Growing old should not be a scary thing. We have God's assurance that He will never leave us nor forsake us and we need to grab hold of this great promise and get on with the business of living. It may seem difficult at first, but if we are open to opportunities, life can be exciting. We may experience issues with our health, but involvement and service in the lives of others will go a long way in helping us forget all the problems we may be encountering. We have to continually appropriate His promise and live to the fullest, bringing honour and glory to Him.

Thank You Lord for Your Word. May I be obedient to You so that I can rightfully claim Your promise of a long, healthy life. Help me to always be thankful for what You have given me and to never murmur and complain. As I grow older, show me what You would have me to do. My heart's desire is to love and serve you all the days of my life. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia