Growing Old Gracefully

Age is relative, isn’t it? In our own way, we still search for the fountain of youth. We resist the aging process by camouflaging the spots and wrinkles. Still, aging continues its relentless march. God places a premium on age. God intends for us to be useful and active in our golden years: • God ask Noah to build an ark when he was 400 years old. • Moses was 80 when he lead Israel out of Egypt. • Proverbs says: “Gray hair is a crown of splendor.” • We hear Job declare: “wisdom comes with age and with length of days comes understanding.” David writes: “Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till l declare your power to the next generation, your might to all…