I want to start with a very common verse for the elderly:
In old age they will still bear fruit. Psalm 92:14
- What are these fruits? Fruits of a life dedicated to the Lord.
- Of a life of constant communion with the Father.
- Dedicated to his service and which must continue to bear the fruits of:.
Fruits of work: The Word of God does not mention retirement, withdrawing from secular work and receiving a pension is a feature of our time and also a right for the fact that we pay, during the period of service, for this benefit for when the conditions of old age come with which to sustain ourselves, however, many retire young , full of vigour, physical and mental health, but without thinking about a perspective on what to do in retirement and even end up having depression, boredom living, bored and feeling useless in their lives. .
Thus, the sisters, who have already retired or are about to retire, who have already raised their children and can now lead a more serene life economically without the obligations of a parent, without having the worry of having a dependent family, now It is time to think of Plan BA the love can become a profession, part-time work , sell products, provide services that you do in your own hours, but it would be better to devote yourself more and more to the work of the Lord, to use more and more the gifts and talents that the Lord has given us for the service of the work. Spend more time discipeding and supporting younger sisters, older women who teach younger women, as Titus 2 says. I learned from Professor Alex Mello that work is not only income-generating, but the one that bears fruit, so sisters, as long as there is physical and mental health, are prepared to bear fruit.
Fruits of generosity: giving and giving is a characteristic of the Christian, who offers and contributes part of his income, with offers and aids to generosity, or who gives his time to help those who need it. The Lord will show you who to give to. Your offer can be addressed to missionaries, renowned institutions that your church has supported, brothers who are going through times of struggle, and family members.
But beware, many are looking for easy prey to bite into something from their retirement, which can be people or registered credit option companies, a board of directors enters this question, which I will talk about later.
Donating has to do with your time, being able to devote your time to an area of the church that you need and that you can use your gifts and talents, hospital visits, accompany another sister to the doctor, among other things the Lord put in your heart. Remember that both financial donation and time must be made with love, otherwise it is worthless (1Co 13. 3 [i]).
Fruits of counsel: The word of God says in Proverbs 11. 14b “in the multitude of counselors, there is security. “Faced with a situation, such as the sale of property and other financial transactions, consider certain council criteria:
Fruits of Wisdom: When the Bible speaks of the ancients, it always refers to wisdom, wisdom that must be used by the younger ones. If men counsel children, women counsel young children (Tito2). The elders are expected to have the wisdom to come. of the times of communion with the Father, to have more time to meditate on His Word, and to have seen more of the glory of the Father and what He has done for his people. One of the things I see failing in women is often helping older, often married children by forgetting the question that is being discussed in the genesis of leaving the father and mother (Gen 2:24) and continuing to live?I’m not saying they shouldn’t help, but at some point it will be enough, because parents have to do their part for their children to live their married lives and learn to manage their economic lives and live with what God has given them. Here comes the contentment. It is also wisdom, even if it hurts parents, children must learn.
Fruits of personal care: life in middle age is full of back and forth in doctors and pharmacies, but one way or another, it is possible to save on these problems if preventive medicine, good diet, hydration, regular exercise, good oral hygiene is sought and practiced. It’s a commitment you have to make to yourself on a day-to-day life. After communion with the Father, this is the most important thing and will allow you to save money and doctor visits.
Fruits of eternity: The time has come to talk about something that is often taboo, but among us Christians should not be, because, as the Apostle Paul says in Philippians 1:21, for me to live is Christ, but dying is a gain?To die for the Christian is to live eternally with Christ and it is immensely wonderful, but we must be prepared, in addition to spiritually, we must also keep our life here on organized earth. Preparing life insurance for your spouse is one of the problems. , because even if the inventory is not available, he or she has money to support himself or her. Second, keep your assets organized, especially if you can already donate to your children with usufruct throughout your life.
And in old age, they will still bear fruit. Fruits for the glory of God, for success, true success, lies not in what we have achieved economically, but in the treasures that await us in heaven, the beautiful heaven.
[i] 1 Co 13. 3 And although I share all my goods among the poor and give my own body to be burned, if I have no love, none of this will benefit me.