How do you know when you’re getting old?

* Everything hurts, and what doesn’t hurt, doesn’t work. * You feel like it’s the “morning after”, but you didn’t go anywhere the night before. * You sit in a rocking chair but can’t get it going. * You bend over to tie your shoes and ask yourself, “Is there anything else I need to do while I’m down here?” * You sit down to the breakfast table, and the snap, crackle, pop you hear isn’t your breakfast cereal. * People call at 9:00 p.m. and ask, “Did I wake you?” * Dialing long distance wears you out. * Your little black book contains names ending only in “M.D.” * Your daughter takes you out to dinner, and the cashier takes one look and gives you both Senior discounts. * You have as students the grandchildren of your former students. * You sink your teeth into a steak, and they stay there. * Your favorite part of the newspaper is “25 years ago today.” * You’re proud of your lawn mower. * The little gray-haired lady you help across the street is your wife. * You have a party and the neighbors don’t even realize it. * The gleam in your eyes is from the sun hitting your glasses. * You watch a pretty girl go by and your pacemaker makes the garage door open. * You finally know all the answers, but no one asks you the questions! (author unknown)

That last line is almost too sad to be funny. I look around at some of the older saints who are filled with wisdom which has come about from a lifetime of experiences. So much they have to share. So much we have to learn. But no one is paying any attention.

“The silver-haired head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.” (Proverbs 16:31)

Allow me to make a suggestion. The next time you’re having a hard time making a decision, talk to an older Christian. Ask their advice. You might be surprised to see what you can learn.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith\