Welcome to today's encouragement from Our Daily Bread.

I'm Kirsten Holmberg and I titled our reading, Granny Whale.

An orca whale, who researchers have named Granny,

apparently knew the importance of her role in the life of her grandbaby

whale. The young whale's mother had recently died, and the orphaned whale was not yet old enough

to thrive without protection and support. Granny, though in her 80s or older, came alongside to teach him what he needed to know to survive.

Granny corralled some fish for the younger whale instead of consuming them herself,

so he would not only have a meal, but would also learn what to eat and where to find the salmon he'd need to live.

We too have the distinct honor and joy of passing on what we know.

We can share about the wonderful works and character of God with those coming after us.

In Psalm 71, the aging psalmist asks God to allow him to declare his power to the next generation.

He earnestly wishes to share with others what he knows of God, his righteous deeds and saving acts, that we need to flourish.

Even if we don't have the gray hairs of old age,

declaring how we've experienced the love and faithfulness of God

can benefit someone on their journey with him.

Our willingness to share that wisdom might just be what that person needs

to live and thrive in Christ, even in adversity.

Today's Our Daily Bread devotional scripture reading is from Psalm 71, verses 15 through 24.

My mouth will tell of your righteous deeds, of your saving acts all day long, though I know

not how to relate them all. I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, sovereign Lord. I will

proclaim your righteous deeds, yours alone. Since my youth, God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous

deeds. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the

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