Elderly Woman with Dementia Forgets Much, But Not Her Love for Jesus

In her late years, an elderly woman with severe dementia doesn’t remember even her personal information, but one thing remains clear to her: her relationship with Jesus Christ.

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Despite the challenges of forgetting daily details, like her address or what she wore yesterday, her faith stands strong.

Aging is something we all face, and it often takes more from us than it gives. It can strip away our physical abilities and erase precious memories. Yet, in this woman’s experience, dementia has not faded her connection with Jesus.

Her heart holds onto the most important aspect: Jesus’s love and his promise of eternal life.

In a video shared online, the woman cannot answer simple questions about her current life—like her address or what she wore yesterday. But when asked, “Who is Jesus?” she responds confidently and immediately. “Well, Jesus is the one who saved me and lives in my heart and will take me home,” she says. “I love Him.”

This story reminds us that our bond with God can surpass the limitations of physical and mental decline. It offers reassurance that even in our weakest moments, the core of our spiritual life can persist.

Witnessing such enduring faith shows us that God’s presence provides a stable peace and assurance, no matter what we face.

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Verse of the Day

“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.””

Luke 2:11-14