I am 60 years old now. My wife and I have four grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. We are blessed and we are happy. But, all too often I find that I am sleepy sooner than I ever used to become sleepy. Were I able to take an afternoon nap at work, I certainly would. Mind you, I still have plenty of energy, and I ride a bicycle for exercise, but I certainly no longer have the depth of resources that I used to have when I was younger.
So, here are a few verses from Scripture concerning old age:
Isaiah 46:4 (NIV) “Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.”
Proverbs 16:31 (NIV) “Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life.”
Leviticus 19:32 “Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly.”
Job 32:7 “Age should speak; advanced years should teach wisdom.”
Isaiah 46:3b-4a “I have created you and cared for you since you were born. I will be your God through all your lifetime, Yes, even when your hair is white with age. I made you and I will care for you.”
Psalms 143:5 I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.
Deut. 32:7a Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations.
Psalms 92:14a they shall still bring forth fruit in old age
Psalms 71:9 Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.
Psalms 7l: 17-18 Oh God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works. Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have showed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.
NIV 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 I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come.
Job 12:12 (NASB) Wisdom is with aged men, With long life is understanding.”
Blessed birthday! I turn 60 in about 4 months. I’ve ALWAYS wanted to be old ever since I was a child. I’m loving my “hoary head” and the stage of my life. May God grant you many more years, or as many as you can stand. 🙂
I was amazed that you managed to put up any posts at all over Pascha weekend, given how draggy my priest was looking! I’d say you are pretty energetic.
I am so disappointed. All these years, 35 or so, I thought you were older than me. Now I find out I am older by 2. Now I do feel old. 🙂
Nice to see Biblical references concerning aging. One of the blessings that comes with advanced years should be wisdom.