Education After 60 – Getting Old But Feeling Young!

03.12.11 / Uncategorized / Author: lsteadman

What do you look forward to?  Is there anything?  There should be.  No matter what your age, if you really look, it does not take much creativity to find interesting and intriguing people, animals, things, theories, concepts and many more.  Maybe you have been thinking about how to be come a social worker or some other work or subject you always wanted to explore.  There is always something else to learn, discover or experience.  Many times I have thought, “Wouldn’t it be great to have plenty of time to spend inside a library?”  Today, that thought might read, “Wouldn’t it be great to have plenty of time to spend exploring online?”

Look Forward To …

Whether you are just starting school or just turning 60, 70 or 80 or more years of age, you need something to “look forward to.”  This is especially true if you are in relatively good health and know the Lord.  Approaching my mid 60s, I still look to my pastor for advice, knowledge and inspiration.  He is 81 years of age and still preaching and traveling all over the world spreading the Gospel to lost souls and inspiring pastors to do the same.  And he is enthusiastic about doing it!  How?  Why?

He puts his life, his faith and his future in God’s hands.  So he does not have to worry, despite having immense responsibilities here in the U.S. and around the world, as well as for hundreds of congregation members in his own church, of which I am one.  The Bible is very clear about our physical and spiritual future.  If we keep are hearts right and make heaven our home, we can look forward to a body in peak physical condition, about age 20 to 22, and living in peace and harmony with other believers, and do so God’s presence.

A Biblical description of heaven is the subject of another article.  However, going there forever is certainly something to look forward to!  In my case, I am also looking forward to seeing my mom and dad and at least two or three grandparents, maybe even all four!  (I knew all four very well, which seems to be a rarity today.)  Although sad, I know that not all my friends and relatives will be in heaven; however, I also know that the Lord is a just God and He will judge everyone fairly; and His Word also says He will wipe away every tear.  (This will also be the subject of a future article.)

Look Backward To …

I am very fortunate to have many good and pleasant memories.  However, I realize that is not the case for everyone.  Heartache, divorce, physical and mental injuries or disabilities and loss of loved ones may have ravaged part or most your life.  Then, the Answer (actually only one of many names for the one omniscient God) is turning to Jesus, living for Him to the best of your ability and waiting to meet Him in heaven.  (How?  See my article “Stability and Reference for College Students – The Way, The Truth and The Life”.)  Then, you will at least have peace here in this life and begin making a past with good and pleasant memories!

Being Thankful For The Present

Each of us has something to be thankful for.  Good health, family and friends, a home, clean water to drink and food on the table.  Especially in U.S., it is very easy to take these for granted.  The older we get the more we should realize we have much to be thankful for, but we need to good stewards of the blessings we do have.  Our bodies need regular physical exercise and we must not ignore the Lord, the source of all blessings and everything good in life!

As always, your comments are most welcome and encouraged.  Thank you for reading!