Older Adults
"Senior adults can
discern where God
promises to be present."
ALLISON LEWIS
Looking back, many milestones and experiences
characterized adulthood, including parenting,
careers, and many gatherings in the home
with family and friends. Older adults recognize,
however, that a real transition occurs after this
point in life.
As older adults move forward in years, life may
slow down and roles may change. They continue
growing closer to God and in community with other
believers. Many seniors maintain very active lives,
enjoying the benefits that come with retirement,
such as traveling, exercising, or spending more
time with their grandchildren.
Others continue to find meaningful purpose by
working or volunteering in some capacity. No
matter what they are doing, older adults are
able to focus on their faith and witness to others
through service, prayer, and leading by example.
Walter is a Korean War veteran
and retired aerospace engineer.
He believes in God and
understands that God sent His
Son, Jesus, to die and rise again
to save the world from sin. One
year ago, Walter's wife, Lucy,
went home to be with the Lord
after a decade-long battle with
cancer. Since then, Walter has
struggled to find purpose in
his life. He starts his mornings
with prayer and a devotion on
the screened-in back porch
that overlooks a beautiful lake.
Being around nature brings
peace and reminds Walter of
God's constant presence. Walter
actively participates in weekly
American Legion meetings,
where he shares his faith and
experiences with other vets. He
attends church every week and
is a vocal participant in Sunday-
morning Bible class. Walter finds
joy in Holy Communion, where
he is refreshed and remembers
that He is not alone. He spends
time with his grandchildren
too. Walter feels that God is
giving him a new purpose as he
intentionally seeks out others
and fills his time by loving them.
A Day in the Life
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