When we hear forecasts of the approach of a disease considered contagious, discussion of the liability of certain age-groups to a particular illness, or warnings of an impending disaster of any kind, do we feel overwhelmed by fear that we or a loved one may be in danger?
"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness".
How often it seems that children, husband or wife, home, friends, church, and perhaps some cherished activity, form our tight, secure little world! They comprise a small sphere of activity we think of as our life—our earthly all.
Approaching the period in life considered by business firms and society to be the retirement age, one may be tempted to look forward to retirement with eager anticipation.
