How do you view the elderly?
The glory of the young is their strength; the gray hair of experience is the splendor of the old. Proverbs 20:29
Everlasting Father,
In a world that often marginalizes or mocks the elderly,
transform us into people who honor and value the elderly.
Even as we age, may we see your holy purposes for aging—
some may no longer have the energy to tend to babies all night long,
but they do wake up in the night,
and they can pray for those who do.
Some may no longer have the physical agility
to perform skilled labor,
but they do have years of experience
and can teach those who do.
Some may no longer have the responsibilities
of running a business,
but they do have the ability and wisdom
to give good counsel to those who do.
Lord, may we see the opportunities aging affords,
and may we embrace not only our own aging,
but the aging of others.
May we see that you call the elderly
to continue giving you glory
by learning and leading every day of their lives.
In Jesus’ redeeming name. Amen.
Read Proverbs 20:29; Titus 2:2-5; 1 Timothy 5:1
