This morning, I came across something so uplifting that I just had to sit down and write about it. It was one of those little moments where the world shows a glimpse of Your greater plan, and my heart just overflowed with gratitude and awe.
I was reading a new study about mental health in older adults—specifically people in their mid-to-late 70s and early 80s. Honestly, with all the stress, chaos, and discouragement that seems to fill our headlines lately, you’d expect their mental well-being to be declining. But to my surprise, the study found that people in this age group today actually have better mental health than those of the same age 30 years ago!
Isn’t that amazing?
The study reported fewer symptoms of depression and higher levels of satisfaction and contentment in these older adults. In a world that often feels like it’s spinning faster and losing its way, this was a refreshing reminder that not everything is falling apart. Some things—quietly and steadily—are actually getting better.
And you know what? That’s not just coincidence or chance.
This is proof—beautiful, reassuring proof—that God has a plan for us, and that His plan is still unfolding, still active, and still working for our good.
Jeremiah 29:11 immediately came to mind:
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
So often, we focus on the things that are broken, the struggles that weigh us down, or the pain we carry. But every now and then, we get a glimpse of restoration—of God slowly stitching things back together in ways only He can. This study, to me, is one of those glimpses. It’s a small but powerful reminder that He is not distant or passive. He is active, present, and intentional.
These improvements in mental health among older adults don’t happen at random. Of course, the scientists have their theories—better healthcare, improved communication, stronger community resources—but I see something greater behind it all. I see a God who is gently guiding us forward, even when we don’t always notice.
Romans 8:28 tells us, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Yes, in all things. Even in the silent progression of aging minds and hearts being uplifted—God is there, working behind the scenes.
Lord, thank You for showing us these quiet signs of hope. Thank You for the ways You restore and redeem, even when we aren’t looking. You are always faithful, and Your plans never fail. Teach us to notice the subtle beauty of Your work in the world.
I think sometimes we only expect to see God’s plan in the big, miraculous moments. But His work is just as present in the everyday things—the slow healing of a heart, the steady growth of a community, or the renewed joy in someone who has weathered many years. This study is a testimony that God continues to grow us and guide us through every season of life.
And here’s what really struck me: these older men and women, who’ve lived through wars, pandemics, economic hardship, and cultural upheaval, are now entering their twilight years with greater peace than generations before them. That can’t be explained by science alone. That’s grace. That’s divine provision.
We should celebrate these victories. We should rejoice when we see fruit in the lives of others—especially when that fruit reflects God’s promise of flourishing, even in later years.
Psalm 92:12-14 says:
“The righteous will flourish like a palm tree… They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, proclaiming, ‘The Lord is upright; He is my Rock, and there is no wickedness in Him.’”
Isn’t that what we all long for? To bear fruit even in the latter seasons of life—to remain rooted, strong, and full of peace?
But God’s plan isn’t just something we observe—it’s something we’re called to participate in.
Yes, we rejoice in the good, but we also respond to it.
We’re called to be active vessels of His grace, to support one another, to build up communities of love and encouragement, and to help each other stay rooted in Christ.
Lord, help me not just to see Your plan, but to walk in it. Give me the courage to play my part, whether it’s offering a kind word, encouraging someone who feels forgotten, or simply living with faith in a world that often doubts. Let my life reflect the hope You have planted in me.
There’s so much darkness in the world, but I believe more than ever that God is raising up lights in unexpected places. We may not always understand the “why” or the “how,” but we can trust the Who behind it all.
And sometimes, God shows us His faithfulness through studies like this one—reminders that He is still working in hearts and lives across generations.
Let us be encouraged, then. Let us be filled with hope and strengthened by these quiet victories. They are reminders that God is not finished—with this world, with our stories, or with our souls.
So today, I choose to trust in God’s plan. I choose to believe that He is guiding us, healing us, and growing us—even when we don’t fully see it. I will rejoice in every piece of evidence that His love is active and alive.
And I will keep pressing forward, one prayer at a time.
The Christian Tech-Nerd 