In Psalms 71:14-24, an aging believer asks God to remain near until he has shown His strength to another generation. His prayer joins continuing hope with a desire to tell others what God has done, even after great and sore troubles. The passage encourages us to depend on the Lord as our abilities change and to speak honestly of His mercy. Our families need more than memories of our lives; they need to hear why the God we trust is worthy of their faith. Scripture References: Psalm 71:14-24 Psalms 145:4