Genesis 24:1  -  "Now Abraham was old, well advanced in years.  And the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things." (ESV)

Living a long life with a spouse you love and children and grandchildren that are dear to you is a wonderful blessing.   Losing your spouse (as Abraham did) in your golden years does not mean that God is finished with you yet.   Abraham married again, had even more children and was used by God even more.  He was described as a Godly man “full of years” (Genesis 25:8).  To live to an old age can be a blessing but to look back and see that your years were “full” makes the blessing multiplied.  God may have more in store for you in your later years than you may now realize.   Keep yourself available to the Lord so that your last years are as full as your previous ones. 

My Prayer...

Father, help me to continue to direct my heart in service so that I not only have many years of life but that they are full of joy and peace as I strive to honor you.  May your Spirit make me “full” to the end of my days so that you may be honored and others see my life as one dedicated to serving according to Your will.