Father of all, you see every one of us as your child,
no matter how young or old.
You have known us for every second of our lives.
You give us breath, and you sustain us every day.

We lift to you now the elderly.
Each one is your child,
Each one is precious in your sight.

You have told us that through your Spirit,
old men will dream dreams,
Proclaiming that
the day of the Lord is here.
You see old men ans women
as they truly are  --  knowledge-keepers
and dreamers.
Many of them ever-faithful followers
who have learned to walk in Your ways.
Amen