Word-Filled Wednesday—Age



Welcome to Word-Filled Wednesday. This week Lori is doing us the honour of hosting. You can find her and links to other pictures and Scriptures at All You Have to Give. Check it out.

My dear aunt Esther just turned 98. She spent this birthday in the hospital after suffering a stroke last Thursday. The picture reminds me that though we might not be able to hold on to her for long, the Lord will hold on to her forever.



Isaiah 46:4 says: "Even in your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you."

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  1. Joanne Sher12 August 2009 at 07:37

    Such an important reminder, Lynda. No matter how we falter and fail, HE will rescue and sustain us.Happy WFW!

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  2. Joan12 August 2009 at 07:59

    Lovely lady and lovely verse. Such an encouraging word, too.

    Happy WFW! Blessings

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  3. Cathy12 August 2009 at 10:33

    A pretty picture and wonderful verse ~

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  4. Anonymous12 August 2009 at 11:50

    Wow, 98! Great verse to go along with your lovely photo.

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  5. lori12 August 2009 at 13:14

    What a beautiful WFW you've shared with us...What a life...98 years and what a precious reminder...thank you!:)

    peace,

    ps this is my first visit here and how COOL is it that you live in Venezuela...we sponsor a little girl from Venezuela...Bless you!

    lori

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  6. Lauren12 August 2009 at 15:13

    how sweet! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful verse! :)

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  7. Michele12 August 2009 at 16:54

    OH WHAT A GREAT VERSE, AND REMINDER TO US THAT HE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US. LOVE YOUR BLOG! HAPPY WFW

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  8. Denise12 August 2009 at 19:14

    I love this.

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  9. HennHouse12 August 2009 at 22:54

    I love this, too. And I LOVE the name Esther (my daughter's name is Esther-Faith... named for my favorite aunt Esther). I will be praying for your Esther.

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