Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Gray Hair Is a Splendor

"Gray hair is a crown of splendor. It is attained by righteousness" (Prov. 16:31). 

You are getting old. It shows up in your skin, in your waistline, in your graying hair. God uses these things to remind us that life is temporary. None of us lives forever. Life is a gift from God, to be taken back whenever he determines.

As we grow old, we can choose to regard aging as a blessing. God has allowed us these extra years to praise his name, to serve him and others, and to enjoy all the evidences of his goodness. We can wear our wrinkles with humble gratitude. 

Gray hair is a sign of God's blessing, whether we acknowledge it or not. Each silver strand is a reminder of a life lived, of lessons learned, of seeing God's goodness when we feel weak and inadequate.