By Albert Lee, Our Daily Bread Writer

PHOTO: Psalm 37:23-31
If the Lord delights in a man's way;
he makes his steps firm;
though he stumble, he will not fall,
for the Lord upholds him with his hand.
I was young and now I am old,
yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken
or their children begging bread.
They are always generous and lend freely;
their children will be blessed.
Turn from evil and do good;
then you will dwell in the land forever.
For the Lord loves the just
and will not forsake his faithful ones.
They will be protected forever,
but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off,
the righteous will inherit the land
and dwell in it forever.
The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom,
and his tongue speaks what is just.
The law of his God is in his heart,
his feet do not slip.
No Longer Young
Recently, as I left a shop, I overheard the man who had served me whisper in disappointment, "He called me 'uncle,' when he's definitely older than I am."
Since childhood, my Chinese culture has taught me it is polite to say, "Thank you, Uncle!" for help received. This gesture has served me well, but now I have to think twice before using it. Taking a good look in the mirror, my eyes confirm that I am no longer the person my mind remembers.
Being young has many advantages, but with age comes the joy of reflecting on God's faithfulness. David reminds us in Psalm 37: "I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken" (Psalm 37:25).
Now that I'm in my fifties, I reflect and wonder how I ever could have thought that God had forsaken me. Yes, He has permitted me to face what seemed like insurmountable difficulties, but now I know it was only to shape me. God has always preserved me, and when I stumble I know it is "the Lord [who] upholds [me] with his hand" (Psalm 37:24).
We are growing older all the time, but we can also grow more thankful for God's many mercies. Above all, we are grateful that He puts the love of His law in our hearts and keeps our steps from slipping (Psalm 37:31).
- Albert Lee
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Psalm 37:23-31
If the Lord delights in a man's way;
he makes his steps firm;
though he stumble, he will not fall,
for the Lord upholds him with his hand.
I was young and now I am old,
yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken
or their children begging bread.
They are always generous and lend freely;
their children will be blessed.
Turn from evil and do good;
then you will dwell in the land forever.
For the Lord loves the just
and will not forsake his faithful ones.
They will be protected forever,
but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off,
the righteous will inherit the land
and dwell in it forever.
The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom,
and his tongue speaks what is just.
The law of his God is in his heart,
his feet do not slip.

PHOTO: I was young and now I am old,
yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken
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No Longer Young
Recently, as I left a shop, I overheard the man who had served me whisper in disappointment, "He called me 'uncle,' when he's definitely older than I am."

PHOTO: Recently, as I left a shop, I overheard the man who had served me whisper in disappointment, "He called me 'uncle,' when he's definitely older than I am."
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Since childhood, my Chinese culture has taught me it is polite to say, "Thank you, Uncle!" for help received. This gesture has served me well, but now I have to think twice before using it. Taking a good look in the mirror, my eyes confirm that I am no longer the person my mind remembers.

PHOTO: Since childhood, my Chinese culture has taught me it is polite to say, "Thank you, Uncle!" for help received. This gesture has served me well, but now I have to think twice before using it. Taking a good look in the mirror, my eyes confirm that I am no longer the person my mind remembers.
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Being young has many advantages, but with age comes the joy of reflecting on God's faithfulness. David reminds us in Psalm 37: "I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken" (Psalm 37:25).

PHOTO: Being young has many advantages, but with age comes the joy of reflecting on God's faithfulness. David reminds us in Psalm 37: "I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken" (Psalm 37:25).
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Now that I'm in my fifties, I reflect and wonder how I ever could have thought that God had forsaken me. Yes, He has permitted me to face what seemed like insurmountable difficulties, but now I know it was only to shape me. God has always preserved me, and when I stumble I know it is "the Lord [who] upholds [me] with his hand" (Psalm 37:24).

PHOTO: Now that I'm in my fifties, I reflect and wonder how I ever could have thought that God had forsaken me. Yes, He has permitted me to face what seemed like insurmountable difficulties, but now I know it was only to shape me. God has always preserved me, and when I stumble I know it is "the Lord [who] upholds [me] with his hand" (Psalm 37:24).
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We are growing older all the time, but we can also grow more thankful for God's many mercies. Above all, we are grateful that He puts the love of His law in our hearts and keeps our steps from slipping (Psalm 37:31).
- Albert Lee

PHOTO: We are growing older all the time, but we can also grow more thankful for God's many mercies. Above all, we are grateful that He puts the love of His law in our hearts and keeps our steps from slipping (Psalm 37:31).
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PHOTO: "Dear Lord, we pray that as we grow older, we can also grow more thankful for God's many mercies. May we be grateful that He puts the love of His law in our hearts and keeps our steps from slipping.
Through Lord Jesus Christ we pray. Amen."
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Reflection - Psalm 37:23-31 - No Longer Young
Source (book): "My Soul Thirsts For God", Reflections on the Psalms from Our Daily Bread, Psalm 37:23-31, "No Longer Young", Page 64.
By Albert Lee, Our Daily Bread Writer

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