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. Your righteousness, O God, reaches to the
highest heavens. You have done such wonderful things. Who can compare with you,
O God? You have allowed me to suffer much hardship, but You will restore me to
life again and lift me up from the depths of the earth. You will restore me to
even greater honor and comfort me once again. Then I will praise you with music
on the harp, because You are faithful to Your promises, O my God. I will
sing praises to you with a lyre, O Holy One of Israel. Psalm 71:18-22
Old and gray…how about old and white
haired!?! Having recently had a birthday I’m wondering who is this old person
looking back at me in the mirror? I’m not really old yet…just not so young anymore. I have to keep reminding myself
that age is state of the mind. Stay young. God has promised that He will be
with me throughout my lifetime…even in my old age.
I will be your God throughout your lifetime—until
your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry
you along and save you. Isaiah 46:4
It is also encouraging that Jesus is
described with white hair in Revelation. If it’s good enough for Him...then who
am I to question it? I should love it!
His head and His hair were white like wool,
as white as snow. And His eyes were like flames of fire. Revelation 1:14
Enough about white hair! The real truth to
realize here is once again that God
keeps His promises.
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| Wenattachee River - Washington |
Are
you singing praises for the wonderful things He has done…for His love and
faithfulness? What promise can you claim from God today? He gave us His Son
Jesus—as a sacrifice for our sins. In that promise that God the Father
fulfilled, there is no greater love. What do we seek most in life? Love. God
gave it. We just need to embrace it.
Prayer
~ Father God, Thank You. I praise You for keeping Your promises. You loved
me…and the world…so much that You willingly gave up Your one and only Son as a
sacrifice. I am overwhelmed with gratitude, respect and love for You.
(recycled
from June 22, 2017)
Daily
Bible Reading: Proverbs 30-31
Friday’s
Feast at the King’s Table
Water
Be careful not to get dehydrated in this
summer heat. Even without the heat we need to drink 8-10 glasses of water a
day. Drink additional water, sports drink or for children, Pedialyte, to
replace lost fluids.
Water—cool clear water—is the best. God
created it—it is good.
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photo by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.
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