Not long ago I read an article about the elderly and their purpose in society. I am not even sure where I read it but it had some good thoughts that I'd like to share with you.
The article was looking at our elderly population. It addressed one idea of why God has left the elderly here on the earth to get old and have some long hard days before they get to go be with our Redeemer. The author said that he thought the older people were here so that the younger generations could learn how to serve. Those who are older have lots of needs - things that they once could but now can't do themselves. Those needs cover a wide gamut: for someone to take the garbage container to the curb on trash day, to be taken to a medical appointment, to shop for groceries, to fix the broken rain gutter, to mow the lawn, or rake the leaves. There are definitely needs but there are also kindnesses that need to be shown. That may be reading to them, fixing a meal, going to get coffee or a coke, and most importantly taking time to visit.
Most of us who are still active and able to do things on our own still have many obligations and requirements of us. When you notice those who are older who need help look at your schedule and find a way to help them. Then recruit some grandchildren to go with you. This teaches them to serve others and I bet they'll learn a thing or two from the older person while they are there.
All this to say we need to be serving our older generation. It is good for them AND it is good for us.
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