Pastor YC "Psalm 71: God of my Youth, Rock of Ages"

PS 71:5 For you have been my hope, O Sovereign LORD, my confidence since my youth.
PS 71:6 From birth I have relied on you; you brought me forth from my mother's womb. I will ever praise you.

It's been 27 years since I first became a christian. No I wasn't born a christian, but certainly I know God has been my help since the beginning of my days, carefully ordering my choldhood to prepare me for that day in secondary 1 when my eyes opened to the gospel.

All these 27 years it's been amazing how God held my hand and gave me confidence. I cannot imagine how my life would have developed if not for God. Today the psalm echoes the deep desire of my heart.

PS 71:9 Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone.

And the following verses certainly represent the best of what I can say to God, that to this day I am declaring his amazing work in all that I do.

PS 71:17 Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds.

PS 71:18 Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come.

"God sustain me with your strength so that I can continue to shout it out!"