Our prayer life can be a source of comfort and inspiration. Prayer is an essential component of the Christian journey. However, there are times when prayer is tough and it's hard to gather the words to articulate what's on our hearts.
As you get older, maintaining relationships can become more challenging. Retiring means you don't see your colleagues as much, and moving to a senior living community could put more distance between you and your friends or family members. As a senior of faith, maintaining healthy relationships means keeping your faith in focus and sometimes setting boundaries. Here are some tips to help grow healthy relationships with friends and family members as you age.
If there's one thing that life teaches us, it's that joy comes in the morning. But what happens if the morning simply never comes? When you're going through rough times and it just seems like there are too many events that rob the joy from every moment, it can be difficult to feel the sun rise over your life. If you have enough of these years, you can become disillusioned with life, and joy becomes a distant, unattainable dream.
One of the fundamental aspects of faith for Christians is the belief that God is love. Displaying the love of God to everyone is one of the guiding missions here in Bethesda Gardens Communities.
Loss is inevitable, and as we get older, the losses increase in areas that we may not have experienced before. You start saying goodbye to friends and siblings, maybe even your partner. But there are other losses you need to contend with as you age — for instance, the loss of your ability to carry on with your career, your children leaving the home and financial losses.
Reading the Bible is a key part of your faith journey, so it's natural to want to share your favorite stories and verses with others. Not sure how to share God's word? There are lots of ways you can talk about the Bible without making others feel uncomfortable, even if they're not as solid in their faith as you are. Here are some tips to help.
Moving into an assisted living community can feel like going back to school. You're learning where the dining hall is, checking out the activities and meeting new people. Having a circle of friends can help combat loneliness, which can often be an issue for older adults. But it can feel intimidating to develop friendships, especially if it seems like everyone already has a group of friends. These tips will help you meet new people and potentially make lasting friendships in your assisted living community.
Prayer gives you a chance to talk directly to God. Regular prayer time can help you grow your relationship with God, set your priorities and gather strength during difficult times. But your prayer life can also start to feel monotonous. It might seem like you say the same things every time you pray. Making changes to your prayer routine can help you get rid of that stuck feeling and feel more inspired when you talk to God.
There's a flood of faith-based resources on the web today and for seniors, it may seem tricky to navigate all the great content out there. However, when you narrow it down to those that seek to inspire and educate, these are some of the top picks.
As the last judge of Israel, Samuel led a fascinating life spent listening to God's voice. He was dedicated to God by his mother before his conception and grew up at the temple. Recognized as a prophet while still young, Samuel served the people tirelessly. He retired when Saul was anointed as Israel's first king. Seniors who want to read about him in their assisted living apartments will find records in 1 Samuel chapters 1-25. Looking deeper into his story reveals many pearls of wisdom that believers can apply to life.
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