“Do not cast me off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength is spent.” Psalm 71:9
Yes, I am old now. I think that most of you who read my blog are over 55 years old which makes you a senior citizen too! And our strength may not be what it used to be, but we are not dead yet! And if the Lord has not taken us home, he must have something he still wants us to do. I am kept busy doing what I have strength to do for my family, my church, my friends, my country, and Rafiki.
This week I want to talk to you about what we can do for our country – the United States of America. The USA is changing so fast from what we knew of it when we were young that old brains have a hard time keeping up. Here’s what I have to do to keep up. Maybe these things will help you too.
Be informed. Watch conservative news on TV (at least FOX). Use your computer to read news from a Christian perspective (at least Al Mohler’s Daily Briefing, World Watch, Crosswalk News and Commentary). You might like to read the book THE THREE Cs THAT MADE AMERICA GREAT by Mike Huckabee. It’s definitely worth reading.
Be involved. Help out in any way you can the organizations, ministries, and groups that are concerned with the sanctity of life, marriage, the family, freedom of speech and law and order.
Be prepared. Make sure you are financially secure as the economy is changing so quickly in the USA. Make out your will. Be sure you have arranged for your own health needs. Which reminds me – if you are a member of AARP (American Association of Retired People), then get out of it and become a member of AMAC (Association of Mature American Citizens) which is conservative.
But it’s not enough for us oldies to just take care of ourselves. The Bible tells us to inform, involve, and prepare the next generation.
“So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come.” Psalm 71:18
Make sure your grandchildren or great-grandchildren are in schools that teach love for this country. Public schools do not do that. You may be able to get your church to use its facilities for a Christian school. Rafiki can help you with that.
Talk to the next generation about the policies that this country needs to put in place or keep in place. Help them think about free speech, freedom of religion, law and order, etc.
Encourage your grandchildren and/or great-grandchildren to go into vocations that build this country – like being a fireman or policeman or going into the military. Of course, the best vocation for boys would be to become preachers in good doctrinally sound churches!
Finally, Oldie, the best thing you can do for your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren is to love them and help them know and love God.
Amen Rosemary!!!! Thank you for boldly speaking the truth!! May the Lord continue to use you to shine His glorious Light in this ever-increasing dark world.
ReplyDeleteReading this while going on vacation with 3 grandchildren that are homeschooled to Creation Museum and The Ark Encounter. Very good and educational. Yes. I guess I am old! Praying for wisdom. Beth.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rosemary, for pointing us to these good resources - I did not know about them, and I will make use of them going forward. And praying for the next generation is key. So is relating to them, teaching them the Word and being the living testimony that God is central to all things and He cares for those who are His.
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ReplyDeleteI watch my older grandchildren to be heavily influenced by peers. Each was raised in the Truth and the Church. When time permits I ask questions regarding the latest ubsurdity that is presented by unhinged leaders. When the idea of reason was declared as white supremacist I thought I would explode. Since we know that truth by definition is exclusive it cannot be a truth that changes generationally or individually.
I pray for my children and grandchildren to remember what they know and live it.
I also pray for the Church to be strengthened to stand in the Truth and live the Gospel no matter what.
All of this breaks my heart. Most of us are speaking using different dictionaries.
Thanks for encouraging again.
Thank you so much for your post I look forward to it every week. I am not old am in my late 30s with 3 children I am a Nigerian. I have seen your work. More especially in Nigeria. I have been to Rafiki in Bassa for Observation. I have even recommend 2 people in my church to attend the teacher's program they are currently on it. I love to hear from older citizens because there are lots of words of wisdom.
ReplyDeleteDear friend in Nigeria. Thank you for your comment. I pray for Nigeria these days especially because of the unrest there. Thank you for sending people to Rafiki to be trained as Christian teachers. Teaching children to know and love God is the best we can do for the generations to come. Thank you for your help and encouragement.
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