Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come. (Psalm 71:18)
Last night I had the privilege of joining my daughter and her youth group on their visit to a retirement home. They had decorated their gift bags, brought personal gifts from home, along with treats and candies to share with their new friends. They were also prepared to sing Christmas carols. There was no doubt that Love was in the air.
I had a sense of excitement inside of me from the moment that I volunteered to be a chaperone. As the days neared the event I had a sense of expectancy within that our God would use this experience to touch my heart, and He has.
As soon as we walked in the room there was a very old woman sitting in her wheel chair. Her face was full of excitement. She greeted us with laughter and words of thanks. My daughter saw this cute little woman and chooses to sit with her. Little did she know that this was a God ordained moment for us both.
This precious old little latin woman’s name is Maria Victoria. She is 95 years old. Her body is old and frail, but her spirit is strong and full of God’s love. She spoke words of faith and hope. Her love is Jesus Christ. She constantly gives Him glory, declares His power, and His faithfulness.
All evening she poured her words of wisdom and encouragement down into our young spirits. I was so happy and honored to have this experience with my oldest daughter. I immediately got a pen and paper and wrote as much as I could of Ms. Victoria’s words. It is not often that I get to speak to a 95 year old Christian woman. I wanted to glean as much as I can. I received them as if they were coming straight from the throne room. I hope you do too.
Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding? (Job 12:12)
From the mouth of Ms. Victoria, lover of Jesus Christ our Lord:
“Tonight you have given me the greatest gift, Love. God shows me all the time that He loves me and that He never leaves me alone. Oh Lord, you are so good to me! Oh Lord!”
“Lord bless these people for coming here.” She looks at my daughter and says, “He writes everything down that you do.” “Yes, Lord bless these people.”
“I am 95 years old and I am so blessed with a family that loves me.” Her face is full of joy and happiness as she speaks of them. You can see that she has tears in her eyes too.
She went on to say, “I always use to give all the time. When you give God always gives back to you. God always gives me plenty because I would always give. You don’t give, you don’t receive.”
“When I was poor, I was rich. I’m good now because I belong to God.”
“In this world you have to be strong. There is a lot of trouble now.”
While the girls sang Christmas carols and praise music she explained that her daughter and her granddaughter come daily to care for her. That she is so blessed to have them. They are her two mommies. I was proud to tell her that my daughter had been sitting next to her. She was excited. When my daughter came back she said to her, “God will guide you. In the future you will be blessed. Believe. Behave. Be good. Don’t be too fresh. I don’t suffer nothing now because I have God.”
She proceeds by saying, “Money don’t make you happy. Too many women today get caught up in that. Loving money kills you. The more you have. The more you want. I was rich, but poor in the inside. Then I married a poor man.”
“I gave so much to the poor and God is giving back to me gifts, food, and flowers. I am blessed. I walk into my room and I find candy!” Her eyes gleamed as she spoke of the blessings that our Lord bestows on her.
“I cry for the people that their families leave here. They forget about them. It’s terrible.”
“But I am the queen around here. I won a crown. Who gave me that crown?” She points up and says, “God gave me that crown.”
Her words full of faith, hope, and the love of Christ have encouraged me. I hope they have encouraged you too.
Last night I had the privilege of joining my daughter and her youth group on their visit to a retirement home. They had decorated their gift bags, brought personal gifts from home, along with treats and candies to share with their new friends. They were also prepared to sing Christmas carols. There was no doubt that Love was in the air.
I had a sense of excitement inside of me from the moment that I volunteered to be a chaperone. As the days neared the event I had a sense of expectancy within that our God would use this experience to touch my heart, and He has.
As soon as we walked in the room there was a very old woman sitting in her wheel chair. Her face was full of excitement. She greeted us with laughter and words of thanks. My daughter saw this cute little woman and chooses to sit with her. Little did she know that this was a God ordained moment for us both.
This precious old little latin woman’s name is Maria Victoria. She is 95 years old. Her body is old and frail, but her spirit is strong and full of God’s love. She spoke words of faith and hope. Her love is Jesus Christ. She constantly gives Him glory, declares His power, and His faithfulness.
All evening she poured her words of wisdom and encouragement down into our young spirits. I was so happy and honored to have this experience with my oldest daughter. I immediately got a pen and paper and wrote as much as I could of Ms. Victoria’s words. It is not often that I get to speak to a 95 year old Christian woman. I wanted to glean as much as I can. I received them as if they were coming straight from the throne room. I hope you do too.
Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding? (Job 12:12)
From the mouth of Ms. Victoria, lover of Jesus Christ our Lord:
“Tonight you have given me the greatest gift, Love. God shows me all the time that He loves me and that He never leaves me alone. Oh Lord, you are so good to me! Oh Lord!”
“Lord bless these people for coming here.” She looks at my daughter and says, “He writes everything down that you do.” “Yes, Lord bless these people.”
“I am 95 years old and I am so blessed with a family that loves me.” Her face is full of joy and happiness as she speaks of them. You can see that she has tears in her eyes too.
She went on to say, “I always use to give all the time. When you give God always gives back to you. God always gives me plenty because I would always give. You don’t give, you don’t receive.”
“When I was poor, I was rich. I’m good now because I belong to God.”
“In this world you have to be strong. There is a lot of trouble now.”
While the girls sang Christmas carols and praise music she explained that her daughter and her granddaughter come daily to care for her. That she is so blessed to have them. They are her two mommies. I was proud to tell her that my daughter had been sitting next to her. She was excited. When my daughter came back she said to her, “God will guide you. In the future you will be blessed. Believe. Behave. Be good. Don’t be too fresh. I don’t suffer nothing now because I have God.”
She proceeds by saying, “Money don’t make you happy. Too many women today get caught up in that. Loving money kills you. The more you have. The more you want. I was rich, but poor in the inside. Then I married a poor man.”
“I gave so much to the poor and God is giving back to me gifts, food, and flowers. I am blessed. I walk into my room and I find candy!” Her eyes gleamed as she spoke of the blessings that our Lord bestows on her.
“I cry for the people that their families leave here. They forget about them. It’s terrible.”
“But I am the queen around here. I won a crown. Who gave me that crown?” She points up and says, “God gave me that crown.”
Her words full of faith, hope, and the love of Christ have encouraged me. I hope they have encouraged you too.
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Hey there! This is a sweet post and great reminder to all of us.
Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding? (Job 12:12)
-- It's not often enough that youthful pride will move out of the way, to gleam from those who have lived. It is a blessing to read about how you immediately recognized the value of this dear woman's wisdom. What an impression this woman surely made upon your daughter with her prophetic words of life! A divine time indeed!
Bonnie
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Yes..I saw this as a great opportunity. I just sat there and wondered what this woman has seen. What has been her experience. She made it quite clear that in all of her years she has not seen God forsake her. Is reminds me of Psalm 34 when David says the same thing.
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