OneWordStudy+FollowJesus Was Born into a Family That Had Very Little I never paid attention to the offering. Two birds. Luke 2:24. That’s what the poor brought. I always thought poverty was just background in the story. Something incidental. But it wasn’t. Jesus didn’t start with abundance. He started in a family that couldn’t afford much. That mattered to me more than I expected. I’ve known seasons of lack—money, strength, certainty. Christmas reminded me of something simple. God didn’t wait for things to improve. He entered scarcity and stayed. #ChristmasDevotional #OneWordStudy #FaithInHardTimes #BibleTruth #ChristianSeniors967Share
DidYouKnow+FollowJesus Was Born into a Family That Had Very Little I never paid attention to the offering. Two birds. Luke 2:24. That’s what the poor brought. I always thought poverty was just background in the story. Something incidental. But it wasn’t. Jesus didn’t start with abundance. He started in a family that couldn’t afford much. That mattered to me more than I expected. I’ve known seasons of lack—money, strength, certainty. Christmas reminded me of something simple. God didn’t wait for things to improve. He entered scarcity and stayed. #ChristmasDevotional #OneWordStudy #FaithInHardTimes #BibleTruth #ChristianSeniors20022Share
How Are You Feeling+FollowI Was Wrong About Saying Sorry I used to think forgiveness was just words. “I forgive you” felt like a formality, a line to recite. But my heart still ached. Old hurts kept gripping me, twisting me inside. Then I learned the Greek word Jesus used in Matthew 6:14—aphiēmi. It doesn’t just mean talking. It means releasing, fully letting go. That hit me. Forgiveness isn’t a checklist. It’s freedom for my own heart, a choice to untangle myself from the past. I still struggle, but letting go feels lighter every time. #Forgiveness #FaithReflection #ChristianSeniors #TheVerseYouSkipped #SpiritualComfort 60Share
How Are You Feeling+FollowI Thought Forgiveness Needed a Receipt I always believed forgiveness had conditions. Someone apologizes, I forgive—then it’s done. Colossians 3:13 made me pause. The Greek charizomai shows forgiveness modeled on God’s grace: no expectations, no tallying up. It’s hard. My pride keeps wanting proof, acknowledgment, or even repayment. But God’s way is different. He forgave me freely, expecting nothing in return. I realized I can do the same, even if I don’t get an apology or closure. It doesn’t make me weak—it makes my heart lighter. #Forgiveness #Grace #ChristianSeniors #FaithReflection #TheVerseYouSkipped 82Share
The Verse You Skipped+FollowI Was Wrong About Growing Old I used to think getting older meant slowing down, fading away, becoming irrelevant. But Psalm 92:12-14 caught me off guard. The Hebrew word tamar—palm tree—flourishes even in storms. It bends, it sways, but it doesn’t break. I realized resilience isn’t about avoiding difficulties. It’s about bending with them, letting God steady the roots. Even as life tosses challenges my way, I can still thrive, sway, and bear fruit. Old age doesn’t mean fragility—it means strength through God’s sustaining presence. #TheVerseYouSkipped #FaithAndAging #SpiritualResilience #BibleInsight #ChristianSeniors 101Share
The Verse You Skipped+FollowI Was Afraid of Being Forgotten I used to fear growing old would mean being abandoned, left behind. Psalm 71:9 hits differently when you understand the Hebrew shalach. It’s not just “don’t leave me”; it’s raw fear of being sent away, truly alone. I realized it’s okay to admit vulnerability. God sees it. He hears the trembling heart that worries about isolation. I may feel fragile, but I am never forsaken. His presence is steady, even when the world feels distant. #FaithAndAging #TheVerseYouSkipped #BibleInsight #ChristianSeniors #SpiritualComfort 214Share
The Verse You Skipped+FollowI Didn’t Know Hope Could Be Physical I thought “lift up your heads” in Luke 21:28 was just spiritual encouragement. The Greek anapherō means “lift up from pressure”—literally unload your weight. Not just hope vaguely, but relief for the burden I carry. I realized hope is sometimes a release, not a mental trick. God wants me to hand over the heaviness, one stress at a time. Even in overwhelming seasons, I can let go, straighten up, and feel lighter. Relief isn’t abstract; it’s real. #FaithAndAging #TheVerseYouSkipped #SpiritualComfort #BibleReflection #ChristianSeniors 60Share
The Verse You Skipped+FollowI Thought Old Age Meant My Work Was Done I used to believe that after a certain age, I couldn’t make an impact. Psalm 71:18 uses the Hebrew az, emphasizing future strength and fruitfulness. Even gray hair and tired bones can produce meaningful results. I realized life’s later years aren’t just about survival—they’re seasons of renewed purpose, witness, and influence. Even now, God can use me. My story isn’t over. There’s still fruit to bear, wisdom to share, and hope to live out. #FaithAndAging #TheVerseYouSkipped #BibleInsight #ChristianSeniors #SpiritualPurpose84Share