SUNDAY CHOICE
In memory of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth11 and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
who lived a life of Togetterness, growing old Gracefully.
Growing old together.
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.” Isaiah 46:4
“There is a relational richness that comes from growing old together. It may be parents, children, siblings, friends, church acquaintances, or a work associate who contributes to a caring community. Regardless of the source of relational fulfillment, it brings to life the Lord’s creative design of intentionality in doing life together.
We are not created by our heavenly Father to be isolated and insecure. His plan for us is to engage with each other in meaningful conversation, patient prayer, loving service, and relaxing recreation. Families and friends who grow old together are able to work through conflict, overcome obstacles, serve unselfishly, and celebrate God’s faithfulness.
Above all else, grow old with God. The Lord longs to be there for you in the ups and downs of life. His strength sustains you, His compassion carries you, and His righteousness rescues you. Every day with Jesus grows sweeter than the day before for the Christian who grows old with grace. God does not give up on you, and neither should you.”
“The Lord rewards everyone for their righteousness and faithfulness” (1 Samuel 26:23).
The same goes for marriage.
Enjoy the Lord’s ever-growing influence in your life. Each season of service together for your Saviour is meant to draw you into more intense intimacy and love.
A couple that loves each other knows that growing old together means mutual commitment and understanding. They might disagree to some degree about anything, they might have different opinions about something, but they see these differences as a way to nurture a healthy relationship.
Building a life and growing old together requires a loving couple, and both need to compromise and make an effort to work on bettering and maintaining the relationship.”
This song is dedicated to all those elderly couples who are Blessed to be still alive.
When you are old and tired and gray
Wear you overcoat on sunny days
When your brave tales have all been told
I’ll ask for them when you are old
When you are old and full of sleep
And death no longer makes you weep
When your body aches with cold
I’ll warm your heart when you are old
You’ll still be the same to me
A comfort and a mystery
And I will be able to you see
I’ll need someone to comfort me
hen you are old and pale and gaunt
A gentle hand is all you want
I will give you mine to hold
And I’ll be here when you are old
Yes I will give you mine to hold
And I’ll be here when you are old
