Psalm 71:17-21 “God, you have taught me from my youth. Until now, I have declared your wondrous works. Yes, even when I am old and grey-haired, God, don’t forsake me, until I have declared your strength to the next generation, your might to everyone who is to come. God, your righteousness also reaches to the heavens. You have done great things. God, who is like you? You, who have shown us many and bitter troubles, you will let me live. You will bring us up again from the depths of the earth. Increase my honor and comfort me again.”

To paraphrase: God, you’ve been with me since I was young – continue to protect me so that I can praise you to my children and grandchildren! Notice the acknowledgement that trouble comes to everyone, but there is an expectation that God will continue to bring his people through. The takeaway: faith is meant to be passed on!

For additional worship: I Love to Tell the Story (Oak Ridge Boys)