Because I am Seventy-four

Scripture And now, in my old age, don’t set me aside. Don’t abandon me when my strength is failing. ~Psalm 71:9, NLT Quote It is not that I have more patience as I grow older; it is that I am too tired to respond. ~Ya’akov June and I went to Mobile last week for Soy’s COLS.…

Now That I am Old

Scripture Now that I am old and gray, do not abandon me, O God. Let me proclaim your power to this new generation, your mighty miracles to all who come after me. ~Psalm 71:18, NLT Quote Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. ~Mark Twain Age is sneaky; it has a…

Old Trees Bear Fresh Fruit

Scripture The righteous flourish like a tree…they will bear fruit in old age. ~Psalm 92:12-14 Quote Age brings a harvest which all men must reap: the fruit will determine if it is bitter or sweet. ~Mrs. Charles E. Cowman When Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was well along in years and every hair of his head was…

When I Am Old

Scripture Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone. ~Psalm 71:9, NIV Quote I don’t see anything golden about the golden years. ~Martha Allen Newby As a kid I ripped and romped; I was like a Mexican jumping bean, I could not be still. If…

Finish Strong

Scripture Do not cast me off in the time of old age; do not forsake me when my strength is spent.  ~Psalm 71:9, NRSV Quote If would be a good thing if young people were wise and old folks were strong; but God had other ideas. ~Martin Luther Age is not an excuse to quit…