Being Spiritual as a Mature Couple (Part 2)
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One aspect of growing older together is learning to keep one’s vows of marriage, particularly, understanding what it means to be faithful to one another “in sickness and in health.” The older we get, the more health problems we have. One should not underestimate the amount of patience one will need to work through difficult health issues. Surgeries may take many days and weeks to recovery. A spouse may find himself/herself in a position of having to fully take care of the other until healing has completed. As the body ages, metabolism slows down, and it takes longer for individuals to heal. One may find oneself spending weeks or even months at the hospital or in rehab depending upon the nature of the illness. Some illnesses, like cancer, can take years to work through, and other illnesses can leave a person with chronic issues or permanently disabled. Couples need to consider these possibilities as they get older, make the appropriate plans, and be committed to their relationships. The worse the situation is, however, the greater one’s ability to demonstrate the true love of Christ in one’s life. Sacrificial love does not give up on a spouse.
One great thing about growing older is grandchildren. When our children have grown and married, they will want children of their own. Grandchildren are a great delight to grandparents. Psalm 128 pronounces a blessing upon those who fear the Lord that they may see their children’s children. Proverbs 17:6 says, “Children’s children are the crown of old men.” Older couples may instruct their grandchildren in the ways of the Lord. Deuteronomy 4:9 says, “Only take heed to yourself, and diligently keep yourself, lest you forget the things your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. And teach them to your children and your grandchildren.” This can be a great time of enjoyment with them.
God bless you, and I love you.
Kevin Cauley