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5 religious questions for a person over 75
Dear Salty,
I am a 75-year-old Christian, and I am struggling to maintain my faith in the face of my own mortality. I have seen so much suffering and loss in my lifetime, and it is difficult to reconcile this with the image of a loving and all-powerful God. I know that the Bible says that "God works all things together for the good of those who love him" (Romans 8:28), but I often find it hard to believe this when I am going through difficult times.
Can you offer me any words of wisdom or encouragement?
Bible quotation: "For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal." (2 Corinthians 4:17-18)
Bible reference: Psalm 23
Dear Abby,
I have been married for over 50 years, and my husband and I have always shared a strong faith in God. However, in recent years, our health has declined, and we have had to rely on each other more and more. I am grateful for his love and support, but I also feel guilty for being such a burden to him.
How can I best support my husband during this difficult time?
Bible quotation: "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." (Galatians 6:2)
Bible reference: 1 Peter 4:10-11
Dear Abby,
I am a 75-year-old widow, and I am struggling to find my purpose in life. I have raised my children, and my career is long over. I feel like I am just floating through life without any real direction.
Can you offer me any advice on how to find my purpose again?
Bible quotation:"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself." (Matthew 22:37-39)
Bible reference: Ephesians 2:10
Dear Abby,
I am a 75-year-old man, and I am feeling increasingly isolated from my community. I used to be very active in my church, but I am no longer able to attend services regularly. I also have a hard time making new friends, and I often feel lonely.
How can I stay connected to my community and avoid feeling isolated?
Bible quotation: "Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching." (Hebrews 10:24-25)
Bible reference: Acts 2:42-47
Dear Salty,
I am a 75-year-old woman, and I am struggling to forgive myself for the mistakes I have made in my life. I know that God is forgiving, but I still have a hard time forgiving myself.
How can I learn to forgive myself and move on from my past?
Bible quotation:"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)
Bible reference: Colossians 3:13
I hope these questions and Bible quotations are helpful to you. Please remember that you are not alone in your struggles. God loves you unconditionally, and he wants to help you through all of life's challenges.
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