Nashville, Tennessee, United States - The Upper Room Devotional "A Charge To Keep" for Wednesday, 11 June 2014 - Read Psalm 71:14-18

Nashville, Tennessee, United States - The Upper Room Devotional "A Charge To Keep" for Wednesday, 11 June 2014 - Read Psalm 71:14 But I will always hope,
    and will add to all of your praise.
15 My mouth will tell about your righteousness,
    and of your salvation all day,
    though I don’t know its full measure.
16 I will come with the mighty acts of the Lord Yahweh.
    I will make mention of your righteousness, even of yours alone.
17 God, you have taught me from my youth.
    Until now, I have declared your wondrous works.
18 Yes, even when I am old and gray-haired, God, don’t forsake me,
    until I have declared your strength to the next generation,
    your might to everyone who is to come.
Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is found on the path of righteousness.(Proverbs 16:31 (CEB))
Reaching retirement was a milestone that promised long-awaited rewards. I looked forward to traveling, indulging in long-delayed hobbies, and enjoying the benefits of my retirement income. It soon became apparent, though, that a seemingly endless parade of self-indulgent activities was not a fulfilling lifestyle for me. Something was missing, even at the end of a beautiful day of golf or sightseeing. I had an aching sense of unfulfilled need for a deeper relationship with God and my savior. I experienced a painful awareness that serving — the giving of ourselves — is an essential priority in the life of a Christian at any age. This recent re-awakening drives me to seek a balance — to attend to maintaining my health, intellectual ability, and social growth, and to improve my creative skills. More importantly, I continue to use my talents and resources to focus on local and global service. I now find that retirement can be a ticket to becoming more — rather than less — involved in the work of our Lord.
The Author: Peter A. Moore (South Carolina, USA)
Thought for the Day: Each season of life opens many doors for the loving Christian.
Prayer: Dear Father, continue to show us where our love and work are most needed. Amen.

Prayer focus: Christian seniors
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