Evangelist’s long life reflects commitment to God, gratitude for His blessings

DEAR DR. GRAHAM: I heard somewhere that you’ll soon be celebrating your 90th birthday. My sincere congratulations and best wishes to you for such a long life! When is it, anyway? And what are your thoughts about living so long? Do you ever wish you could just go on to heaven? — Mrs. K.R.

DEAR MRS. K.R.: Thank you for your kind greetings — and yes, by the time you read this I will have celebrated my 90th birthday (on Nov. 7).

I suppose my first thought about living so long is one of surprise! I never thought I’d live this long; when I was growing up, I can’t recall that any members of our family lived to this age. I thank God for giving me such a long and full life — and above all, my feeling is one of deep gratitude to Him for all His blessings. Often in recent days, I have recalled the Bible’s words in Lamentations 3:22-23: “His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Read more.