Philip Yancey Quotes
J. Robertson McQuilkin ... Was Once Approached By An Elderly Lady Facing The Trials Of Old Age. Her Body Was In Decline, Her Beauty Being Replaced By Thinning Hair, Wrinkles And Skin Discoloration. She Could No Longer Do The Things She Once Could, And She Felt Herself To Be A Burden On Others. "Robertson, Why Does God Let Us Get Old And Weak? Why Must I Hurt So?" She Asked.
After A Few Moments' Thought McQuilkin Replied, "I Think God Has Planned The Strength And Beauty Of Youth To Be Physical. But The Strength And Beauty Of Age Is Spiritual. We Gradually Lose The Strength And Beauty That Is Temporary So We'll Be Sure To Concentrate On The Strength And Beauty Which Is Forever. It Makes Us More Eager To Leave Behind The Temporary, Deteriorating Part Of Us And Be Truly Homesick For Our Eternal Home. If We Stayed Young And Strong And Beautiful, We Might Never Want To Leave!
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