A Charge to Keep
Bible Reading: Psalm 71:14-18
Author: Peter A. Moore (South Carolina, US)
Author: Peter A. Moore (South Carolina, US)
Wednesday 10 June 2026 © The Upper Room.
Reaching retirement was a milestone that promised long-awaited rewards. I looked forward to travelling, indulging in long-delayed hobbies and enjoying the benefits of my retirement income.
It soon became apparent, though, that a seemingly endless parade of self-indulgent activities was not a fulfilling lifestyle for me.
Something was missing, even at the end of a beautiful day of golf or sightseeing. I had an aching sense of unfulfilled need for a deeper relationship with God and my Saviour.
I experienced a painful awareness that serving and giving of myself are essential priorities in the life of a Christian, at any age.
This recent reawakening drives me to seek a balance—to attend to maintaining my health, intellectual ability and social growth, and to improve my creative skills.
More importantly, I continue to use my talents and resources to focus on local and global service. I now find that retirement can be a ticket to becoming more—rather than less—involved in the work of our Lord.
Prayer: Dear Father, continue to show us where our love and work are most needed. Amen
