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Take Advantage of Your Age

Scripture
Do not cast me off in the time of old age; Do not forsake me when my strength fails.
(Psalm 71:9)
Devotional
The psalmist knew that as he aged his vigor and strength would not remain as in the days of his youth. He was not praying to be preserved; he was praying that his usefulness would endure. The lessons here are simple: Take advantage of your youth. Give your best while you have it to give. Utilize your strength while your strength prevails. There will come a day when the spirit remains willing, but the flesh will be weak. Do not waste your youth on youthful lusts. Take advantage of your physical and mental sharpness. It will not always be faithful to you. However, even when you are growing older, continue to seek the strength of the Lord. Use the wisdom of your years to instruct those who do not have the experience of time on their side. Serve the Lord in your youth, and hold on to him in your prime time years.
Thought For The Night
“The love we have in our youth is superficial compared to the love that an old man has for his old wife.” Philosopher Will Durant on his 90th Birthday
Evening Text
Psalm 71:9: Do not cast me off in the time of old age; do not forsake me when my strength fails.
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Evening Study Guide
Defining: “Old age”: I do not consider anyone old until they have surpassed the number of years God has intended for man to live. With age comes an abundance of life’s experience, wisdom, and understanding. It is to be esteemed and honored, respected and sought.
 
Referencing: “Even to your old age, I am He, and even to gray hairs I will carry you!       I have made, and I will bear;    even I will carry, and will deliver you,” Isaiah 46:4.
 
Applying: Heed the commandment of the Lord when He says, “You shall rise before the gray headed and honor the presence of an old man, and fear your God: I am the Lord,” Leviticus 19:32.