4 Bible Verses for When You Feel Anxious About Your Parents Aging Turn to God’s Word for peace and comfort February 23rd, 2016 Coleen Buglino
4 Bible Verses for When You Feel Anxious About Your Parents Aging
4 Bible Verses for When You Feel Anxious About Your Parents Aging Turn to God’s Word for peace and comfort February 23rd, 2016 Coleen Buglino
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“Where are my keys?” my Mom asked.

This was my cue. You see, I was always a bit of a rascal growing up—very well behaved at school but quite the prankster at home. As I got older, I abandoned my more complex antics and kept things sweet and simple: I hid my mom’s keys.

From a young age, I always had a trick up my sleeve for my mom. When I was a young girl I would pretend I had lost something important or torn my jeans. As a preteen, I graduated to putting random items in the grocery cart. Once I successfully snuck a large swimming pool toy into our shopping cart without her noticing for ten whole minutes.

It wasn’t until recently that I realized why I chose to have fun at the expense of my mom’s age (and sanity): I’m terrified of her getting old. I’m now an independent adult with a self-sufficient attitude, but I cherish the opportunity to have parents in my life. It’s not just because I love them or because we’re close; it’s also because they afford me that certain amount of security and stability that I crave in this life.

When I think about taking care of my parents instead of them taking care of me, I begin to feel anxious and afraid. I like knowing that I have someone to fall back on when times get tough. When I feel lonely, I always have someone to call who will listen to me and love me. My parents make me feel a bit safer, a bit more loved and a bit less alone.

Anyone out there raising their hands in timid agreement?

In the moments where fear grips my heart and I dread facing uncertainty about my parents’ future, I look to these four Bible verses for comfort:

  1. Isaiah 49:15 (GNTD)
    “So the Lord answers, ‘Can a woman forget her own baby and not love the child she bore? Even if a mother should forget her child, I will never forget you.’”
  2. Psalm 90:1 (CEV)
    “Our Lord, in all generations, you have been our home.”
  3. Psalm 27:10 (CEV)
    “Even if my father and mother should desert me, you will take care of me.”
  4. Proverbs 23:22 (GNTD)
    Listen to your father; without him you would not exist. When your mother is old, show her your appreciation.

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Coleen Buglino
Coleen Buglino

Coleen Buglino is a Senior Administrative Specialist at American Bible Society. When not planning her next world adventure, Coleen can be found laughing at herself and being way too enthusiastic about Indian food. She studied Biblical Theology at Summit International School of Ministry in Grantville, PA.

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