Our Peace and Joy in Aging

My granddaughter was sitting next to me in church when she noticed I didn’t need the hymnal for some of the songs. “Nana, do you have all the songs memorized?” I chuckled. No. Not all by a long shot. But many of them.” “That’s amazing” she said.” Well honey bunch when you’ve sung them as long as I have, you’re bound to know many by heart.” Later, I realized it’s the same with the promises of God. Growing older isn’t only about aches and pains and challenges, there are many benefits also. One of them being our familiarity with God’s promises. The Bible reminds us, no matter how many promises God has made, no matter how old we become, they are all “Yes” in Christ and our “amens” glorify God and give us the peace of mind we need.