Psalm
149:5
Let
the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.
Carol
dreaded going into the nursing home. She had been in others in the past, and
she had never felt very good about them. There was something very sad and
depressing about them. As she entered the front door, she was surprised that
she wasn't met with moans and groans, but with the sound of singing. She
followed the sound to a large community room. There, dozens of men and women
sat together around a piano, singing songs from their younger days. None of the
people looked unhappy. Quite the contrary, they looked joyful and content.
Carol moved quietly into the group and began to sing along. Perhaps at last she
had found a place where she could be comfortable.
The
older segment of our population is a wonderful resource that we have. Too often
they are shoved out of the way and not allowed to enjoy their golden years. God
loves His oldest children. When they join together, they have a blessed
opportunity to continue to grow and enjoy life.
Prayer:
Number me among the saints of the body of Christ, O Lord. When I feel like
groaning about the way things are, fill my heart with song, instead. Amen
