“Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness.” Getting old ain't for the weak of heart. the frail of spirit, the weak of character, or the uncommitted to Christ. Old takes such wisdom. Wisdom to find meaningful and practical ways to compensate for the ongoing failings of our bodies and minds. It takes grit, true grit, to muster on even in pain and hardship, and to do so without complaining or giving voice to it. At one time, I made a New Year's resolution to not make any sound when standing up or sitting down. I got tired of hearing myself moan and groan.
Old age is the time when you gain so much wisdom because life requires so much more. I now have grown children, with spouses, and grandchildren, and all of them need me to live a life of righteousness and reason, and to often share it with them. However, I must be wise enough to do so in a way they can kindly accept and apply. Frequently, it takes greater wisdom to know how to share wisdom than the wisdom you are sharing.
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