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How to Face the Fear of Growing Old

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.”

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 Isaiah 46:4

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 Isaiah 46:4 reassures, "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." Trusting in God's constant presence and support can provide peace.

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Proverbs 16:31 says, "Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness." The Bible views aging as an opportunity to gain wisdom and share valuable experiences with others. Titus 2:2-3 encourages older men and women to be role models and mentors: "Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance. Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live." Embracing the role of a mentor can bring purpose and fulfillment.

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Find Contentment in Every Stage of Life: Philippians 4:11-12 emphasizes contentment: "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation." Finding contentment in God's provision helps face the changes that come with aging.

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Focus on Eternal Promises: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 encourages, "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." Focusing on the promise of eternal life helps put the fear of aging into perspective.

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Continue Growing Spiritually: 2 Peter 3:18 urges, "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." Spiritual growth is a lifelong journey that can bring fulfillment and purpose at any age.​​ Lean on God's Strength: Psalm 71:18 offers a prayer for God's continued support: "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." Leaning on God's strength provides assurance and purpose.

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 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

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- John 3:16

  • Joshua 1:9. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

  • Deuteronomy 31:8. “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

  • John 16:33. “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

  • Jeremiah 29:11. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

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