Words of Encouragement

 

January - 28 - 2007

 

While we joke about growing older, the challenges of aging are tough. We realize our mortality. Our bodies can betray us. We can't do what we once could do. As Christians, we know that our aging actually brings us closer to home and to the time when Jesus gives us immortal bodies not subject to decay. God can help us use these physical realities to be heavenly reminders of what is important. With the help of his Spirit, we can be transformed to be more like our Savior and to be more ready for our heavenly home!

Today's Scripture reading is from 2 Corinthians 4:16.

Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.

Let us go to our heavenly Father in prayer.

Almighty God, we confess that we like getting older less and less, the older we get. We are thankful, however, that each day older we get, the closer we are to coming home to you. Please help us not to become cynical, negative, or bitter as we grow older. Instead, please renew us and use us to bless others who need to find their way home to you.

In Jesus' name we pray.

Amen.

 

 

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