Prayer of an older woman

Prayer of an older woman

Prayer of an older woman – Dear Lord, the march of time has become increasingly evident in my face and body, it is sometimes hard to accept that one is getting older and losing one youthful bloom. Lord, I know that the things of this world are vanity and yet I also know You created women with an inner desire to be beautiful. And yet I know that Your word clearly says that it is the woman that fears the Lord that shall be praised, for she shall be endowed with a special beauty that only comes from You.

Keep me Lord from foolishly wishing that I could regain my youth but rather help me to rejoice in my advancing years and allow the beauty of the Lord Jesus to shine through all I say and all I do. Help me to grow in grace and in the knowledge of Him so that my actions and attitudes are a reflection of His loveliness.

Prayer of an older woman

Thank You, Lord, that my citizenship is in heaven and that the day is coming when each one of us will cast off our old bodies like a garment and be clothed in the glorified body that You have promised to all that love and trust You as Saviour. In the meantime may I glorify You in my body, soul, and spirit, knowing that this old body is a temple of the Holy Spirit – what condescension and grace that You should come to dwell in me – praise the Lord O my soul and all that is within me praise His holy name,

Amen.