Martyr's Crown
Sunflower Jewel
I hear stories of elderly people in nursing homes who even manage to see that as a kind of mission field from God. I heard of one woman in her 90's who once a year would host a meal at her apartment and dozens of residents would come to enjoy her home-cooked food. It was her own special way of reaching out.
I also heard of an elderly Christian man who was so intentional about getting to know the other residents and caring for them, that virtually everyone knew him in a very short time. He was very outspoken about his faith and was definitely a light in a place that can be a continual reminder of death.
All that to say, no situation, even a nursing home, is without opportunities to be a witness to others. I'm sure you have some talent, even if you say you're not good at anything. You don't have to be the best for God to use it. Plenty of people have strengths that they keep to themselves which does no good to anyone. But if you have something you're even just decent at and use it for God's glory, I'm sure it will not go unnoticed or unappreciated.
You never retire from your relationship and faith in Christ. It is this society that talks about retirement, even though the case may be different concerning working place, but retirement from God, should never happen!
None of the early disciples and apostles retired from preaching and evangelizing about Christ Jesus to others, they stayed faithful until their death! So when you see elderly men and women wanting to still reach out to others with Christ, you know for certain that they are close to Him!
And praise God for this too, that no matter what age one reaches, there is no limit in continue serving God!
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