How does one's faith affect their old age?

As believers age, their faith serves as a source of comfort and strength. Psalm 71 illustrates this by expressing a deep-seated hope that God will not cast off His people even as they grow old. The psalmist's prayer reflects the confidence that, despite the physical decline, spiritual safeguarding remains. This hope is essential; it reassures believers that God's promises endure through every season of life. Couples that we face in old age—from vulnerabilities to societal perceptions—are met with the assurance of God’s faithfulness, and believers can take comfort in knowing they will not face these challenges alone.