How else can we prepare for this very different time in life?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My wife and I are nearing retirement age. Life has happened so fast and furious that we never put aside financing to help compensate for the loss of income. Thankfully, we are in good health and have a few more years to change our position, and we will work longer than we had planned. How else can we prepare for this very different time in life? – R.A.
A: It is wise to ask ourselves how strong our foundation is and how to strengthen it. A building’s foundation is not built in a day. More important than having a financial foundation is having a strong relationship with the Lord. The spiritual foundation is laid first by turning to the Lord and receiving His salvation, repenting of sin, turning from sin, and obediently following Him. Such a foundation is fortified by bringing every thought and concern to God and thanking Him for His guidance in every decision that comes.
The time to prepare for life’s disappointments and hurts is in advance, before they come crashing down upon us. But if preparation has not been made, now is the time to build spiritual foundations that won’t collapse under the weight of life’s challenges.
The Bible says, “Whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on the house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock” (Matthew 7:24–25, NKJV). There is no other Rock but God Himself, and He is the believer’s stronghold.
Make it your goal to build strong foundations for life – foundations constructed from prayer and the truths of God’s Word.
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(This column is based on the words and writings of the late Rev. Billy Graham.)
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