Foster Ramsey

“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” —Psalms 90:12.

All of us have heard the expression “growing old gracefully.” There are those who are able to accomplish this, and there are others who do the exact opposite. David’s prayer was that he might number his days to apply himself to wisdom. This is essential in growing old gracefully. Those who reach old age with happiness filling the heart are those who have properly applied themselves at every age level of life. Wisdom is essential in accomplishing this.

Man does not live an unprofitable life up until he reaches the beginning of old age, and then suddenly change so that he can “grow old gracefully.” Those who come to their last years of life with an unpleasant disposition, with a bitter attitude toward others, and with a caustic outlook on life in general; reach such an unhappy state because they have been headed in that direction all of their lives.

What are you doing with your days right now, whatever your age may be? Are they being used wisely and well? Are you making it possible for others to be your friends, to be happy because of what you do for them? If so, then you will probably grow old gracefully, extending benefits to all who know you.