When we grow older, our self-worth tends to decline. Unfortunately, when we pass retirement age, there’s a certain amount of discrimination in our country. People who have amazing life skills and experience often have little value in a society of young whippersnappers. (Did I really say that?) When your life has been chock full of experience, you may get an interview, but chances are you’re considered overqualified, unfit for the job. or they think it’s a waste of time to train and old dog new tricks.

On the other hand, when you’re just getting started, you need to list your experience on your job application. If you’ve had none so far, it seems pointless. It’s no wonder, we feel unimportant or useless at times. Somewhere in the middle we find our worth and value to society, but it takes time. In some cases, it’s never found. Sadly, as a nation of many nations, we’ve lost sight of each other’s value. We work hard to achieve our own, but in the process, we forget that others are also struggling with this problem. In order to be of help to others, we need to take care of ourselves first. The best way to accomplish that is to realize how valuable we are to God. Just think about it. He loved us so much that He gave His only Son as the perfect payment for our sins. We have value, even when we don’t think we do. It’s up to us to find out how He intends to use our abilities for the rest of our days.

Lord, as I see myself growing older day by day, help me realize that you still have a reason for me to be alive. I want others of my age to know that too. We have an important place in the scheme of things until the day you carry us home to heaven.  Give me the right words to help others see what you’ve done for them and how special they are to you. Amen!