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Dried Up - October 23, 2006
Proverbs 16:31 Grey hair is a mark of distinction, the award for a God-loyal life Today I saw a field full of wild Black Eyed Susan flowers. A few of them were still in bloom- so pleasing to behold as they swayed in the warm Texas breeze. Most of them, however, were withered, brown and dried up .They weren't as attractive to look at without the pretty petals, but they still served a purpose. Their time of beauty to the eye was over, but in nature's miraculous plan, there remained a design and a use for them. I have visited many elderly people in retirement and nursing homes , and know a few elderly people from our church. Some of these folks feel so useless- they thinks they are burdens to their family and society ,and that they have no worth at all.
This makes my heart sad, because I believe God still has a purpose for their lives, even if their bodies are failing. If their minds are alert, they can be prayer warriors. They can encourage others in the facility where they live- or- even to visitors. The can be good listeners for others who need to share burdens or joys and they can share their faith with others.
The life expectancy of people today is much longer than even 10 years ago. We should pray for our elderly relatives, acquaintances and church members that they would never feel "dried up" and useless.
Contributed by Marion Smith: [email protected] Comments/Feedback are welcome.
Proverbs 16:31 Grey hair is a mark of distinction, the award for a God-loyal life Today I saw a field full of wild Black Eyed Susan flowers. A few of them were still in bloom- so pleasing to behold as they swayed in the warm Texas breeze. Most of them, however, were withered, brown and dried up .They weren't as attractive to look at without the pretty petals, but they still served a purpose. Their time of beauty to the eye was over, but in nature's miraculous plan, there remained a design and a use for them. I have visited many elderly people in retirement and nursing homes , and know a few elderly people from our church. Some of these folks feel so useless- they thinks they are burdens to their family and society ,and that they have no worth at all.
This makes my heart sad, because I believe God still has a purpose for their lives, even if their bodies are failing. If their minds are alert, they can be prayer warriors. They can encourage others in the facility where they live- or- even to visitors. The can be good listeners for others who need to share burdens or joys and they can share their faith with others.
The life expectancy of people today is much longer than even 10 years ago. We should pray for our elderly relatives, acquaintances and church members that they would never feel "dried up" and useless.
Contributed by Marion Smith: [email protected] Comments/Feedback are welcome.
