TODAY'S READING PSALM 71:9-11 "Bearing The Burden Of Old Age" TODAY'S READING "Do not cast me off in the time of my old age." PSALM 71:9-11 "Do not forsake me when my strength fails."

Bearing The Burdens Of Life The Burden Of Old Age

The seven ages of man! The Burden Of Old Age 6 weeks--all systems go 6 years--all systems “No!” 16 years--all systems know 26 years--all systems glow 36 years--all systems owe 56 years--all systems status quo 76 years--all systems slow The Burden Of Old Age

The seven ages of man! The Burden Of Old Age Spills Drills Thrills Bills Ills Pills Wills The Burden Of Old Age

The Burden Of Old Age Health, Looks & Reaction Money management Loss of Spouse Loss of Children Dealing with children Dealing with grandchildren What is my purpose? Loneliness Lack of Friends Younger people too busy to care Driving taken away Hard to get out Not able to teach? Opinion does not matter?

The prayer of an aging man A Look at Psalm 71 The Burden Of Old Age

The concerns he experienced Do not cast me off in the time of old age; Do not forsake me when my strength fails. Psalm 71:9 And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake me… Psalm 71:18 O God, do not be far from me; O my God, hasten to my help! Psalm 71:12

The confidence he expressed For Thou art my hope; O Lord God, Thou art my confidence from my youth. Psalm 71:5 O God, Thou hast taught me from my youth; and I still declare Thy wondrous deeds. Psalm 71:17

The confidence he expressed By Thee I have been sustained from my birth… Psalm 71:6 Thou, who hast shown me many troubles and distresses, wilt revive me again, and wilt bring me up again from the depths of the earth. Psalm 71:20

The confidence he expressed Thou hast given commandment to save me, for Thou art my rock and my fortress. Psalm 71:3 I will come with the mighty deeds of the Lord God; I will make mention of Thy righteousness, Thine alone. Psalm 71:16

The consequences he expected My lips will shout for joy when I sing praises to Thee; and my soul, which Thou hast redeemed. Psalm 71:23 My mouth shall tell of Thy righteousness, And of Thy salvation all day long; For I do not know the sum of them. Psalm 71:15

The consequences he expected And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake me, Until I declare Thy strength to this generation, Thy power to all who are to come. Psalm 71:18 I have become a marvel to many; For Thou art my strong refuge. Psalm 71:7 Mayest Thou increase my greatness, And turn to comfort me. Psalm 71:21

Keys To Bearing The Burden Of Old Age Keep learning & growing in faith – 2 Tim. 2:15; 2 Pet. 1:5-11 Stay connected to loved ones, friends, and brethren – I John 3:23; Heb. 13:1 Count your blessings daily and avoid complaining – Col. 4:6

Keys To Bearing The Burden Of Old Age Treat others with kindness rather than with insensitive frankness- Matt. 7:12 Keep serving others -Gal. 6:2 Keep your eyes on the prize! – Heb. 11:8-10 Stay active – do not give up – be wise in your choices – Col. 3:17

Qualities of a strong church! Keys To Bearing The Burden Of Old Age Titus 2:1-10 Qualities of a strong church!

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Bearing The Burden Of Old Age “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

GOD'S PLAN FOR YOUR SALVATION Hear the Word of God--- Rom. 10:17 Believing In Your Heart--- Acts 16:31 Repenting Of Your Sins--- Acts 2:38 Confess Christ Is The Son of God- I John 4:15 Be Baptized Into Christ--- Gal. 3:26-29 Be Faithful Until Death--- Rev. 2:10; I Cor. 15:58 “Also, Your righteousness, O God is very high You who have done great things: O God, who is like You?”