“Planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courtyards of our God. They will still yield fruit in advanced age; they will be full of sap and very green, to declare that the Lord is just; He is my rock, and there is no malice in Him.”
Psalm 92:13–15 (NASB)
Aging is not something to fear—it’s something to celebrate. In God’s kingdom, your value doesn’t decrease with age; it increases. Psalm 92 says that those who are planted in the Lord’s house will flourish. Not fade, not retire from purpose—but flourish, even in advanced age. This is God’s promise: you will still bear fruit. You’re not drying up—you’re still full of sap, full of life, full of purpose.
Max Lucado puts it this way: “You’ll get through this. It won’t be painless. It won’t be quick. But God will use this mess for good.” Yes, the aging journey comes with challenges—but every wrinkle has a story, every gray hair a testimony, and God is using every moment for something good.
And John Maxwell reminds us: “You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily.” Aging well means choosing daily to stay rooted in the Lord, to grow, to serve, and to pour into others. Your wisdom is a treasure. Your words carry weight. Your legacy is still unfolding.
So if you’re feeling like your best days are behind you—hear this: God says you’re still green, still growing, still called. He’s not done with you. There’s still fruit to bear. Still lives to touch. Still joy to live. Aging is a gift. And with God, it only gets richer.