From Proverbs 16:31: “Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.”
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Watching television, what is so wrong?
Proclaiming vitality, glowing youth
Idolizing outward beauty and more
Turning down the chatter, looking for truth
Savoring this life’s fertile, golden years
Knocking at the door, God’s Word always clear
Finding our inner beauty, filled with love
Embracing the later years, without fear
Assuring us of our Lord’s divine plan
Receiving far more than we can afford
Propelling us forward, with Jesus near
Guiding our daily walk, by His accord
Gaining beauty from our relationships
Discovering family love each day
Restoring our energy with these gifts
Growing closer to our Lord as we pray
Sharing our wisdom and experience
Bringing opportunities, we also grow
Living as role models in God’s spirit
Opening new pages, as blessings flow
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From American pastor, Harry Emerson Fosdick: “It is magnificent to grow old, if one keeps young.”
Big Sky Buckeye 
Grow older while thinking young… and yes, “Open… new pages, as blessings flow” – Great advice. I’m working on it.
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Jan, I appreciate your kind words and encouragement. How is the reopening of Montana going?
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Slowly…
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Wonderfully said!
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Diana, I appreciate your support for my writing. Take care and God bless!
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Amen…I also don’t know why so many will colour their hair all different colours…yet shy away from gray hair!!
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I am embracing the gray hair. It is a treasure earned from 40 years of teaching . . . well, I am kidding a bit.
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Lovely ! So well illustrated. Well done Big Sky
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Crissy, I appreciate your thoughts. It was a special poem to honor many. God’s peace!
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Blessings
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Beautifully written, Buckeye!
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Cherie, I appreciate you reading and sharing. Hopefully, I can continue to embrace these “golden” years for quite a few more years. Take care and stay healthy.
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You take care as well, Buckeye! Have a great weekend!
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Nice.:)
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As always, your reading is much appreciated Bonnie.
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Love in Christ.
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I love this poem, insight into the golden years =)
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Jim, I appreciate your thoughts. I hope my life will continue to be blessed with opportunities to write and bring praise to our Lord and our lives.
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🙏
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