Face it, we are all getting older. It doesn’t matter what age you find yourself… all of us are older than we were ten years ago.
Does the prospect of growing older bother you? If you are a worrier, then the stage of getting older may just have you worried. But I assure you that God does not want us to live our lives burdened down with worry! In fact, He wants our minds and our hearts to be at peace, in Him.
“But will he still love me when I am gray and wrinkled?”
“What if my health fails me, will our love withstand the test?”
I am always blessed to watch older couples so tenderly and lovingly take care of each other. You know, couples that have been married 50+ years. My husband and I have been married 28 years, so we are not near this stage yet, but as I watch these older couples care for another, I have to stop and think what growing older with my sweetie is going to be like.
Once the kids are all gone from the house.
Once the job is gone because of retirement.
Once the cute little figure is gone.
Once the memory fades.
What WILL our life together be like? This is not a stage of life that we need to fear or dread. Be secure in knowing that the golden years are to be enjoyed! And there is nothing to fear because God is watching over your mate, your marriage and your life.
ISAIAH 46:3,4 (msg) “I’ve been carrying you on my back from the day you were born, and I’ll keep on carrying you when you’re old.”
With age not only comes wisdom and respect but also certain privileges and opportunities…so why not make the most of them! Look forward to spending the rest of your days with the one you love doing the things that you love…like gardening, woodworking, painting, traveling, fishing, photography, writing, reading, playing golf. The possibilities are endless, just like your love for one another.
PROV. 16:31 (msg) “Gray hair is a mark of distinction.”
Cultivate your love for one another now…tomorrow will be here before you know it!
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As I grow older I appreciate our relationship much more. Wisdom does come with age.
Blessings, andrea
We have been married for 21 years… and I can only say that I love him more each and every day that I share with him.