He guides the humble in what is right, and teaches them his way. --Psalm 25:9

The Internet is older than you think—it’s not so young anymore. More senior adults are logging in and using the Internet all the time. In the United States alone, senior adults make up one in five people who use the Internet.

Using the Internet doesn’t mean you have to delve into extensive research or know a secret code to enter the World Wide Web. Most people use the Internet to send and receive e-mail, read the news and current events, and find basic information on everyday topics such as the weather, travel, sports, and online shopping. There are even some senior adults who have joined online communities to meet and make new friends which, in turn, open opportunities to attend luncheons and talk on the phone with new companions.

There are still personal benefits for seniors to embrace in using the Internet—entertainment, money management, hobbies, family and friends, and grandkids, grandkids, grandkids! It is an easy way to stay in touch with the special people in your life.

If you have never used a computer or the Internet before, there are computer classes in almost every town or community. You can first check with your local library or public school to find classes nearby. And there’s really nothing to be skeptical about when using the computer besides remembering to use caution when giving out personal information as you would “offline.”

There are also some beneficial ways to enhance your spiritual growth through online Bible study tools and daily devotionals. Even as senior adults, God wants us to move forward with our lives, learn new things, and seek new ways to build relationships with others and with Him!

PRAYER CHALLENGE: Thank God for the new ways available for you to connect with other believers and with the people you love. 

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