72

There are some things at age 72 you’d think a woman shouldn’t have to fear anymore. But according to the July 22, 2007 Key West Citizen Nancy Prince, who was out walking her German shepherd puppy at 6:30 a.m., was attacked and raped in Key West by 26-year-old Antonio Chapman.

On the opposite side of the globe and scale of emotions, not to mention, the last page of the same day’s paper is a story of another 72-year-old woman. Pratibha Patil was elected as India’s first female president Saturday.

In agony or victory God is there. He knows the number of our days and His purpose for each moment in our lives. Either way, when I’m 72 I hope these words hold true:
O God, You have taught me from my youth,
And I still declare Your wondrous deeds.
And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake me,
Until I declare Your strength to this generation,
Your power to all who are to come. (Ps. 71:17-18 NIV)

May the power of our Lord Jesus be with you today and for every day you’re alive on earth. Amen.

Gifted Quill Devotional
By Nancy Lucas
July 24, 2007
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