2023-06-07

Bible Verses for Comforting and Uplifting for Older People

 These verses remind us of

  • God's faithfulness and continued care for us,
  • the value of wisdom gained through age, and
  • the promise of renewal and strength in Him.

God Sustained
  • Isaiah 46:4:
    • "Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. 
      I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you."
      # It is God who is sustaining us. It is not us. So we don't have to worry at all.
  • 1 Peter 5:10
    • "But the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore  you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast." - # God is restoring you and making you strong again!
God Renew
  • 2 Corinthians 4:16
    • "So we do not lose heart.
    • Though our outer self is wasting away,
    • our inner self is being renewed day by day." -
      # Our inner man is growing though our physical strength may weaken
  • Isaiah 40:30-31:
    • "Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;
    • but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
      # Relying on the Lord will enable the old to outdo the youth.
Growing Wisdom
  • Proverbs 16:31
    • "Gray hair is a crown of splendor;
      # Age is the sign of wisdom and enlightenment
    • it is attained in the way of righteousness." -
      # We get it through abiding in Christ, our righteousness
God Cares for You
  • Psalm 55:22
    • "Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain  you;
    • he will never let the righteous be shaken." -
  • Jeremiah 33:3
    • Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that 
      you have not known.
      # The Lord will give you the answer to your need and show you the path out.
  • Psalm 71:9:
    • "Do not cast me away when I am old;
      # Call unto God and see His rescue and supplies
    • do not forsake me when my strength is gone."
  • Psalm 71:18
    • "Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, 
      till I declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts to all 
      who are to come." -
      # The purpose for our long life.

Prayer:

May the Lord give you good health and strength. May He bless you with peace and joy as you testify of the Lord's goodness to all generations. Praise and thanksgiving be unto the Lord who saves us. Amen.

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Lim Liat (c) 7-6-23     

安慰和鼓舞老年人的圣经经文  

  • 这些经文提醒我们
    • 上帝的信实 以及他继续的看顾我们
    • 年龄带来的智慧价值,以及
    • 在祂里面更新和得力的应许。
    • 上帝支撑你
      • 以赛亚书 46:3-4:
        • 你们这家族,就是我从胎生养、抱在怀里的,你们要听我说:
        • 你们年老的时候我仍这样,直到你们发白,我仍要负担;
          我造作,也必保抱;我必扶持,也必拯救。
          # 是神在扶持我们。不是我们。所以我们完全不用担心。
      • 彼得前书 5:10
        • 那赐诸般恩典的神曾在基督里召你们,得享他永远的荣耀,
          等你们暂受苦难之后,必要亲自成全你们,坚固你们,赐力量给你们。
          # 上帝正在恢复你,让你再次坚强!
    • 神更新你
      • 哥林多后书 4:16
        • 所以我们不灰心。
          • 外体虽然毁坏,
        • 内心却一天新似一天。
          #虽然我们的体力可能会减弱,但我们的内心在成长
      • 以赛亚书 40:30-31:
        • 就是少年人也要疲乏困倦;年轻人也必跌倒。
        • 但那等候耶和华的,必从新得力。
          # 靠主能使年老的胜过年少的。
    • 上帝关心你
      • 诗篇 55:22
        • 你要把你的重担卸给耶和华,他必抚养你;
        • 他永不叫义人动摇。
      • 耶利米 33:3
        • (你求告我,我就应允你,并将你所不知道、又大又难的事指示你。
          # 主会给你所需的答案,并告诉你出路
      • 诗篇 71:18
        • 神啊,我要传扬你的大能,直到年老的时候传扬你的大能,
          直到年老的时候传述你的能力。
          # 我们长寿的目的。
    • 祷告:
      • 愿主赐给你健康和力量。当你向万代见证主的良善时,
        愿祂以平安和喜乐祝福你。赞美感谢拯救我们的主。阿门。



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