So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.

2 Corinthians 4:16

As a senior, I find that my schedule consists of routine doctor appointments and unplanned visits to hospital emergency rooms. In my spare time, I go to the pharmacy and my fitness center. This is not the retirement that I had in mind. Traveling to London, England, to visit friends was previously a goal of mine.

Today, I live in a city to be close to an excellent healthcare system. I had dreamed of a lakeside home near a small town. There, I had intended to pursue fishing, swimming, and boating.

Although my life has changed, I do not despair. Instead, I am grateful to be alive. Just as Jesus relied on His Father for help, I trust in God. He is my Creator and the source of my hope.

Robert Gilbert
Richardson, TX

Dear Lord, thank You for being with me at this stage of my journey to eternal life. Amen.

Reflect: How is God calling you to grow spiritually at this stage of your life?

Read: Psalm 31:24 and Hebrews 10:23