Health in Aging

"13 For you formed my inward parts;
you knit me together in my mother's womb." Psalm 139
Lord, many of us are getting older and, frankly, we aren't that great at accepting it! We feel young inside, and we look here and there for keys to the fountain of youth! We try to stay active, but cannot do what we used to do! We try to eat right, but the recommendations are constantly changing! We get a disappointing report from the doctor, and we get discouraged with this aging process. Lord, you formed us! You know our days. Lord, motivate us to get the proper exercise and nutrition, without becoming obsessive. Help us to stay centered on you, and balance appropriately our desire to do what we can to stay strong and vibrant, with the grace to accept the inevitable changes. Give us inner peace with ourselves, gently accepting our posts as the elder family members. Remind us that what really matters is our relationship with you. and our desire to serve, which results from your love for us. Protect our health, Lord, so we can shine for you.